A Sweet Beginning: 2021

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Saturday, December 25, 2021

Friday, December 24, 2021

Santa & South Seas Island Resort

We went to Captiva Island this year to visit with the big guy and enjoy their holiday stroll! It was super fun and not busy at all. They had snow, crafts, a movie, s'mores and yummy drinks and snacks. It was definitely worth the drive to Captiva!

Mistletoe Magic

We were back at South Fort Myers High for a dance recital this holiday season!! It was so good to be back to "normal" and see Ava on the big stage again. She did a tap, jazz and ballet performance :)

November

This big girl turned 5 this month! We think she is growing up a bit - she doesn't eat near as many toys as she used to. But, any food is fair game :)

Both and Matt and Ava had sleepovers with their BFFs this month (I'm so jelly)! Matt's long time friend from MA came to visit and Ava's friend from school/dance came over. We had a fun boat day!

Ava has been working really hard at dance/tumble and has almost mastered her back handspring! She has been putting in a lot of practice time and we are so proud of her.

To kick off the Thanksgiving holiday we had a Gratitude Run at school. It was a busy week for us - Matt and the pups went to IN for opening weekend of deer hunting. After the week at school, Ava and I flew up to join them. We had the best time at the Children's Museum, Grandma and Papa's house, Aunt Sara's house and the Moose! Matt and I even snuck in a day date :)

We left IN on Friday AM and stopped by my BFF's house to meet her sweet baby girl. Next, it was off to TN to see Rylee and fam!

Bring on Christmas!!

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Fall Catch-Up!

It's been awhile since I posted! We have had a busy school year - Ava has dance every night and often on the weekends and I have taken on more photography clients this Fall. All great things, just busy :) Here are some pictures of life lately.....4th grade, sleepover fun with friends, boat days, the pups, a date night and Halloween!

Summertime Fun!

We had a shorter summer than normal due to starting school late this year (COVID Schedule). The shorter summer + Ava's dance requirements meant we didn't travel to Indiana for our typical 2+ week vacation. Thankfully Sara's fam and Lo & D came to see us - we are so grateful!! Ava had a few swim days with her friends combined with a lot of Roblox time with her friends :) We went on a nature walk for Father's Day and had lots of boat and pool days with friends mixed in. I read a lot of books and took regular naps with the pups - I head back on Monday and am ready for a great school year!