Fishing Is For Me

Our older son has been looking forward to this fishing date since early January. Our friend Seante has a love for fishing and all things nature. We are so appreciative that he chose to spend a Saturday, with two energetic boys, a toddler and a 5 year old, sharing his time, his talents, and his treasures. As he teaches the boys the basics initially, Seante casts the fishing line for the boys... and teaches them to practice patience and being still, as we wait..

The new fisherman asked, "Can I try?", and Seante gave a lesson in casting the line. Here is his 4th or 5th "go" at it. Seante's encouraging words can be heard in the background. This was SO exciting for me as a mom, to see the learning and development of a skill happen!! It really touches my heart.

Here, toward the end of the day, Seante has blessed our boy by sharing a variety of fishing hooks and lures, "First I throwded the orange hook, then the yellow hook, and then the green hook, and the orange hook again, and then a blue fish, a yellow fish, and then a red and white fish, and a gold bird".

Seante soon asked, "Gina, can you handle being with him as he fishes?", I said "Sure, he's doing it on his own". And later, as we parted with good byes, Seante blessed the boys and our family with a first fishing pole (that he said he'll share with his younger brother!) and the younger one with a first fishing lure.

You know, God really answers prayers. Seante's heart, of loving others, is divinely matched by that of his wife, Amy. I'm so glad for their presence in our lives.

Memories at the Museum

Our older son missed the last week of school because of a cough, and just when ready to get a break from the cabin fever...the younger one's cough started for the President's week vacation.

We were glad that he was fine for our weekend plans to hang with the Price family.

Here the cousins lounge on a 200 year old bed with some children's books in the FamilyRoom

Squeeze in for a picture just as we arrive at the museum.
Garden beauty
Reflections in the rear-view mirrors
Tubular! Check out these vibrant connections.

Tracing "creatures" at the Light table - Artists in the making

The Family Room was the kids favorite activity along with water fountains, yet

they are most fond of the time together.

Boardwalk Bicycling

The boys' cousin planned a special day: cycling, ocean breezes, cool crisp air, and the seashore. what a delight to the senses.

As the official photographer, I laid down and enjoyed this view of the sky, the palms and the sand... while everyone biked.

Nico was an encourager to our older son...rooting him on whenever possible. Nico picks up that habit from his dad.

Here's the entourage before the caravan to the next beach town began (our little one is already strapped in the yellow bike trailer)....

Auntie towing the littlest one, with my brother-in-love as rear guard

The boys excited to get moving!
This one is enjoying!
Cruising together

Check it!

Drummin' to the BEAT!

the Young

the Younger

and the Youngest

Five on Valentine's Friday

We are looking forward, as a family, to tomorrow! It means:
1. Remembering who loves you more than anyone else. yes, He does!
2. Heart shaped pancakes for breakfast.
3. Wearing red.
4. Eating red throughout the day: apples, grapes, spaghetti with marinara/meat sauce, you get the idea :)
5. Making momentos: Heart-shaped cut out construction paper valentines we decorate and exchange with each other each year.

For His unfailing love toward those who fear Him

is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.
~ Psalm 103:11, NLT

Happy Birthday Lolo!

You are loved as you are! We miss you!