Me & My Boys...

On Sunday, with Victor out on the road, I decided to take the boys back to Busch Gardens. I said I was only going to go for a couple of hours in the morning, but we were having such a good time we stayed until 4 o'clock. It was so nice because it was not crowded at all and the weather was perfect so we were able to do so much at our own pace. We spent alot of the time checking out all of the amazing animals they have there. Take a look...

Coby & the chimpanzes in the background

A gorilla statue, he was a little intimidated to stand so close to it!
3 little monkeys

Coby & I with the real gorillas

the BIGGEST alligator ever!

Do you see that tiger's teeth???

Coby was intimidated to take a picture that close

A white tiger! He came soooo close to the glass!

Coby & I with the white tiger

Coby & Blake in the peek hole looking at the white tiger

(he is at the very right of the picture)

Coby, Blake & I posing with the stilt walkers

Coby HAD to go in the boats with Blake and begged me to take his picture

(he was with his friends when Blake rode the boats last time)

Little Men

Eyes on the Road!

Playing in Dragon Land

Flamingos, so pretty but seriously stinky!

Coby & the giraffes

It's George the Hippo!

Mike, one of the Budweiser clydesdale horses, getting a bath

Beau another Budweiser clydesdale

As you can see we had so much fun. You'll notice that there are many shots of Coby... well, Blake was sleeping in the stroller. Never wake a sleeping kid!

Did somebody say RIDES?

Yesterday, in honor of Martin Luther King Day, there was no school. So we opted to join some friends and head to Busch Gardens for the day. We all had a blast! All of the kids had such a great time together, especially in "Dragon Land." Coby & Alex were so proud of themselves for getting in line for the car ride all by themselves. They couldn't stop talking about it. We were able to get a few pictures, just not a group shot.

Blake & Victor at one of the shows

(Blake was pulling my hair and laughing)

Big Boy Blake on the boat ride all by himself!
He was so proud!

Blake playing in the sand

Alex & Coby waiting in line for the moon floor

Oh Yeah!

Coby & Victor feeding the lorikeet

HA HA!!! Victor just got bit by the lorikeet!

That's why I don't touch!

Is that a picture of me???

Finally I'm not the one behind the camera!

Coby ready for take off

Victor & Coby on the SCORPION... it went upside down!

(4th row, Victor is waving)

Coby & Victor heading back in

Guess he was pooped!

Brownies

Do you think he had fun making browines???

He couldn't wait to lick the spoon.

Two-Wheeler!!!

Can you believe Coby is now riding his bike with NO training wheels!!! He is so proud of himself and we cannot believe how quickly he did it! I was able to get some pictures of him on his first day of learning. We headed out back on the golf course just in case he fell. He is now a whiz at it and is on the sidewalk and street.

Coby about to show me his new trick

Blake watching Coby ride
Proud Coby

Here's a video!

Happy Birthday, Victor!

Happy 40th, honey!

When you're 40, you need help blowing out the candles!

Blake enjoyed the cupcake

Transformers!

Victor had a lay-over in Orlando last week and rented a car so he could drive home and be with us, rather than alone in a hotel room. (Orlando is just an hour away from us). So he rented a convertible (yes, he is in his mid-life crisis) and the boys just LOVED it! They call it the "transformer car" They had hours of fun just being in it and pretending to drive and watch the top go up & down constantly. I'm surprised it didn't break!

Inside, checking out all of the buttons

Watching the top go up and down with amazement
Nice ride

Happy New Year!!!

No pictures to post of our eventful evening... we were all asleep!

But just wanted to wish you all a happy and healthy new year!

All the best for 2009!

Bucs Game Day!

On Sunday, Coby & Victor got to go to their first Tampa Bay Bucs game with Uncle Paul and cousin Nick. I begged Victor to bring the camera and get some pictures. I'm glad he listened! take a look.

Uncle Paul, Coby & Daddy

Coby & Daddy at the game
Nothing like a Bucs fan!

His favorite part about the game was

ICE CREAM! (of course)

A self-portrait

Tag... your IT!

My friend Libby tagged me...I have never done this before, but thought it would be fun to see.

1. Go to your pictures folder.

2. Go to the fourth folder.

3. Choose the fourth picture.

4. Explain the picture.

5. Tag four people.

This is a picture from February 2008 when we took the boys to Fort De Soto National Park.

It was voted a #1 beach in America by Dr. Beach a few years ago.

I now tag Danielle!

We miss you

Elvis!

Elvis is our Elf on the Shelf. He surprised us every morning in various places. The night before Christmas, Coby cried that he wasn't going to see Elvis again until next year. We miss you, Elvis! But I'm sure you'll make an apperance soon!

Blake's New Ride