East Coast Trip

On Thanksgiving Day, we flew to Jacksonville and drove over to St. Petersburg to spend time with the Loesch side of the family. We had lots of fun relaxing at Memaw and Papaw's house. The next weekend, we drove back to Jacksonville for Uncle Casey and Aunt Carolyn's wedding. Matt was the best man and Andy and Zach were the ringbearers. Everything went really well and now I finally have a sister-in-law on the Loesch side!

The boys were so excited to help decorate Memaw and Papaw's Christmas tree.

We visited Great Aunt Mickie and Uncle Eddie.

We went to Sarasota to visit the Mawhinney family (mommy's cousin's family). The boys had a great time playing together. We wish we lived closer!

Climbing in the big tree at The Club Continental.

Looking good before walking downstairs for the wedding.

Our little ringbearers.

The boys helped Daddy with the toast and threw in a little cheer for the Gators.

Zach loves his new Aunt Carolyn!

Does Daddy have a bed on the ship?

After hearing this question almost everyday during the month Daddy was gone on work-ups, I decided that it was time to take the boys out to the ship for a visit. Our squadron has been having some trouble deciding where Matt will be during his time out at sea. So, these pictures were taken on the destroyer, but we don't know if Matt will be on this ship or the carrier. The boys had a great time climbing around and exploring "Daddy's ship". I am always amazed at the tiny rooms and close sleeping quarters. I certainly would not be able to enjoy living on a ship for months at a time!

This is where Daddy sleeps. I think its too close for comfort! Just pull the curtains shut for a little peace and quiet.

Do two grown men really have to share a room this small?

This is where Daddy lands the helo.

This is the hangar for Daddy's helo.

The boys liked sitting up on the bridge pretending to captain the boat.

We like being at home in Coronado much more than on the ship! We are saying extra prayers for Daddy... especially after seeing where he will be living!

Happy Halloween!

Andy and Zach were so excited about Halloween this year. They tried their costumes on more times that I can count! We bought each of the costumes in two sizes because the boys could not make up their minds. They were given the choice of which one they wanted to be and if they were going to be matching or not. In the end, they decided to be "not matching". Andy was our "army guy" and Zach was our "fireman". Notice their pumpkins that we carved. Andy wanted a happy face pumpkin and Zach wanted a spider. They were both very proud of the end results.

Trick-or-Treat!!!

We had a fun night, but missed having Daddy with us. He is on the ship for a little while. We are just thankful that he missed Halloween and not Christmas!

We spent the evening out with two other families. These are some of our boys' best little friends. We trick-or-treated through the shops in downtown Coronado, went to the fall festival at our church, and then stopped at some houses for more candy on the way home.

Zach was the only one who remembered his flashlight and he lit up the night! I love his reflective costume!