Semper Fidelis ♥ Always Faithful: Schools out for SUMMA!

So Chelsea's last day of school was May 28th, a week later we took off to South Florida to spend an entire month with my family. The journey across the pacific was totally worth it. I felt like we were traveling halfway around the world, and realized, it almost is! Of course the traveling part is anything but fun, and extremely exhausting, add on a 5 year old and a toddler, and it sure does change the dynamic of things. Luckily for me, I came well prepared, (thanks to Crystal for all the ideas!) Chelsea was an amazing big sister & helper, and Gavin only cried once for maybe ten minutes in the entire 14+hrs of traveling.

In the past week in a half we've kept pretty busy, days consist of pool time, splash parks, playgrounds, chuckee cheese, lots of play time, getting fat on food we don't get in Hawaii & visiting with family and friends.

Two days after we got to my parents, my brother and his family flew in. It's been two years since the cousins have seen each other, My brother was recently reunited with his family after a 7month deployment, and after not seeing each other since the boys were born, this was a huge deal for the entire family. The kids ate up every second with their Uncle Mick, Titi Tracy, and Mason. And for me, it was just such a blessing to be here at the same time. It was long over due.

One of my goals for our trip, was to have taught Chelsea how to swim by the time we fly back to the island. Wouldn't you know, the girl learned all on her own in three days. I am so stinkin proud of her, its unbelievable. She's a free spirit and she never wants help.

Gavman on the other hand, has decided on his own that he wants to use the potty. I've stopped trying, and he's started asking. But hey, whatever works, right!

So far it's been an amazing summer, and I look forward to spending every day with the kids, and seeing what the next day has in store for us, and what new adventure we can explore.

Here are some pictures of our summer so far.