Random pictures

Soleil went to her first Dragonboat Races here in Tampa this year! She really enjoyed the races and even the ride there on the trolley!

Common Ground Park in Lakeland!

Our latest discovery in this amazing park in Lakeland! Common Ground is unlike anything I have ever seen and totally worth the 30 minute drive to get there!

3rd Birthday Celebration at the park

Anna Maria Island

My future is so bright I had to wear these shades!

Soleil and Granny shelling at Anna Maria Island in April.

Soleil turns three!

I turned three today! Yippee!

Posing for a birthday picture with Diego and others.

Bonfire party on the beach! So much fun!

Soleil and Maria playing nicely...which is pretty amazing, considering their track record!

Loving the tent at Zane's bday party in Nassau

Soleil and Morgan lasted long enough into the night to score brownie and ice cream!

Soleil's shenanigans!

There is about to be a meltdown...

Brody is very serious about the playground equipment.

Stunt double!

Enjoying the great outdoors at Kara's second birthday party.

This is Soleil with Jared and Brandon, two of my former students.(she loves them)


I think Bella is about to get it!

January 2010

Soleil and Evan enjoyed a day together at Ardastra Gardens.

Soleil and Rhea enjoying a snuggle. Soleil loved her and that is saying something for a kid that typically takes a while to warm up.

Getting a smooch from the Ardastra Gardens greeter!

No fear. Running down the slide at Marcus and Marcella's house.

After lunch at one of our favorites, The Cricket Club.

Wonder what she is thinking about...

Love the cheesy grin!

Digging around on Cabbage Beach-we were the only Bahamians out there in January.

Reading with Uncle Jon- The Rain Fell Down. Might have been one of the cutest read alouds I have ever heard!

A battle ensued between Soleil and the ice cream. Jury is still out on who won...

Climbing around at Atlantis.



Playing in Uncle Jon's yard.