Out on the water

Mike took us out for a day of snorkeling on the reef

After an hour cruising to the reef we get to enjoy the sights of many fish and coral.

Passing over coral

Snorkeling in the clear FL Keys waters

Getting in some lunch on a boat outing

Christmas time!

Santa brought Grace an American Doll look a like which made Grace's day.

Grace woke up twice in the night to see if Santa arrived making the morning quite anticipated.

Christmas recital

Grace's "who hair" for her dance show, How the Grinch Stole Christmas

With friends

At the show with her Hip Hop crew! Great dancing girls:)

Mmm,

Tasty and sweet and ready for more!

Here crabby, crabby

Grace was a pro at netting them by the time we left.

Crabbing with Dad

This was a first time crabbing experience and Grace loved it.

Christmas caroling

Grace and school friends sang beautifully at Rain Barrel in Islamorada. Pirate Santa made the day with meet 'n greet and pix. .

Our Christmas treee

Yes that's window markers on a glass door.

Building project

Grace hammering away. She convinced her Dad to help her build a fairy house.

Birthday bowling is popular here

And there's always fun with friends and food.

This tree was lit up in the evening followed by a show where Grace goes to hip hop class. Lots of talent there

Christmas festival in FL

And yes that's snow! I believe Grace was the only one not running to play on it!

First voyage

Grace and Mike brought in a Compac 16' sailor for our dock this afternoon. Can't wait to take her out venturing:)

Swimming in the canal

This is what happens in FL after school lets out!

Fridge of food

And beer-all brought from our garden and brewery!

Grace at Fall Performance

She spoke her poem proudly

The Lichtner line continues

Scary really

Tree fort and pirate area

What an awesome place to play. Thanks Uncle Steve and Aunt Bonnie!

Dancing the night away

Fast slow and running - all fun

Wedding day beauties

Aunt Cynthia dotes on these two lil ladies

Finding sand dollars and starfish

Jordan and Grace in Hilton Head

Cuzzins

They had so much fun together

Jazz festival in Savannah GA

What a treat

Birthday manicure

Tina loved her spa treatment

Apple picking

Mmmm, apple butter, cider, hard cider, vinegar

Horseback riding!!

Poor Leah's back but Ellie and Grace make us all laugh

...and up to

Hiking our way up...

Ice cream of the future leaves

Tongues if future -ewww!

Family visits rock!

Ride 'em cowgirls

Poor leah got smashed from these rowdy girlfriends

Up and up...

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Hiking our way up...

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and up...

to a cross with a view

Marriage and divorce

In 3 seconds flat - record timing!

Midnight

Grace LOVES her kitty xoxo

Idlewild with friends

Ella rode any ride as long as Grace went with her

Fam reunion

And my sister's -- birthday;)

Another tooth missing

Yea for soccer and friends

Pool time

And all alone but still a blast-thx Pop-Pop's!

Kayaking, cuz it's summertime!

Sprinkler play with Saige

Lil Gus' 2nd BD

Thanks for sharing parties with Aunt Cynthia ;)