A cloudy afternoon spent at the Bird Sanctuary on Long Boat Key. What a  wonderful place with a meaningful message for the kids about nature, love, compassion, kindness and being environmentally conscious.

Rescue, heal, release and if the birds injuries are too severe they have a forever home at the sanctuary…

Like this gorgeous guy- whose wing was too severely injured, by a car, to be released back into the wild. He will now be cared for by the sanctuary for the rest of his life.

We also saw this whacky ass mama bird…. they can’t fix crazy so she’ll be released back into the wild shortly.

I love this tiny romantic nook, perfect for two.

mini fountain, flowers, twinkle lights, wind chimes, climbing ivy and kids in bed…

Yes, yes handsome husband I WILL join you for a glass of wine out in this romantical nook.

My new favourite breakfast. Baby Dutch Pancake with peaches. Eat plain or smoother in maple syrup.

After a whirlwind weekend visit from Cousins and Aunts we said our good byes and then drowned our sorrows in ice cream- extra sprinkle please- goodbyes are never easy.

Goodnight sweet babies this Mamma is going out with….

… my gorgeous crazy Aunts and

the whole crew at The Shore on St. Armands circle.

Sometimes, in Florida, you get baby Lizards in you hair.  Can you see him????

In a few weeks we head up north to go sailing with Grandpa, but what do you do on a boat with 4 kids and no technology… get lost in space. Here is our pre- sailing astronomy lesson 101.

‘MERICA BABY! That’s right,  we’re celebrating in style! Ripped up jeans, sleeveless American Flag shirts, red cowgirl boots, daisy dukes, pig tails and a baby on your hip…  Livin’ the dream.

Get Viola’s shorts Here

To watch the fire works we took the kids to a friends penthouse in downtown Sarasota.  We didn’t have to battle the crowds and we had incredible views. Viola didn’t blink, Harlow giggled with excitement throughout while repeating her 4 year old 4th of July mantra- “Boom fire, boomboom fire, boom, fire”

Happy Birthday America!