Girls Just Want To Have Fun!!!

And that we did!! Mom came down last Wednesday and stayed through the weekend with us. We had so many things on our list to do, and just about accomplished them all! Her trip was a mix of relaxing at the beach, shopping, eating, and enjoying the sunny relaxing lifestyle that Florida is. Most of all, we just enjoyed being together. It was very special to spend such a nice time together that we don't often get. We showed her a taste of everything here....Lets just say, I had to push her back on the plane! Warning to those of you who haven't been to Miami: You might become addicted!!

The beautiful Fairchild Tropical Gardens. Coral Gables, FL.

Blown glass sculptures throughout the gardens.

Enjoying a fresh papaya smoothie at Fairchild.



A form of Bird of Paradise

Enjoying Dulce de Leche, the BEST Gelato on South Beach!!


Gotta love the Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne. What a treat!



The Art Deco...my favorite thing about Miami



Our newly arranged apartment!


My cute husband

Cheers to Miami!!!!!

Happy Birthday Clay!

Happy Birthday to Clayton!! Yesterday he turned five. Kristen and Brian gave him a Star Wars birthday party at "Pump It Up" gym over the weekend. He is so special to us all. Clay is a sweetheart, with such a loving spirit about him. Happy Birthday Clay! We love you so much.

Another Great Visit!

Josh and I are so blessed to have had so many of our friends and family come visit us here. We never knew we'd be so popular! This place has grown to be very special to us, and we think it always will be.

This weekend, Kevin and Christine came down from Savannah, GA. We spent the day in Surfside, FL with them yesterday, a beach about 2o minutes north of us. They've enjoyed Miami so much, they decided to extend their trip to Thursday, and visit the keys too. Kevin leaves for his third deployment to Iraq soon, so we enjoyed getting to see him before he so proudly leaves to serve his country. Thank you Kevin!

Here's a few pictures from the week.