Sunset kayakers

I went out after Erich and I got the kids to sleep tonight to take some pictures and to try and clear my cluttered/stressed mind.  Turns out it was good medicine... I would have loved to be those kayakers on the water tonight.  What a beautiful night. 

My lovebug "winking"

My oldest boy has been suffering through many days of a stomach illness.  He is having pain in his tummy, and we've not been able to figure out what is going on... In between painful bouts, he's, of course, still the sweetest, most precious boy around.  Tonight, right before dinner, he was "winking" at me.  This is his winking face.  hee hee...  God, I can't imagine loving anyone more than I love him.  

Green heron nesting

I found this little green heron sitting on her nest this evening at the Blue Hole.  She was hidden in the tree's branches hanging right over the water.  

Great way to end a stressful day

We had a REALLY rough day today... My older son is having some kind of stomach issue...Doc today thought it might be appendicitis.  :{ We spent the whole morning/early afternoon in the hospital getting blood work, x-rays, etc to determine what is wrong.  No answers yet.  My poor baby still has no diagnosis, but at least we know it is NOT appendicitis, thankfully! He seems to be feeling a little better tonight... we'll see what tomorrow brings.   I didn't realize just how stressed and worried I was until we got the kids to sleep tonight.  I was exhausted and felt like I'd run a marathon!  Erich suggested that I go take some photos of the sunset to unwind.  That was a GREAT idea.  What a beautiful night!  The sunset was gorgeous over the mangroves... 

Somebody missed his Daddy...

The boys sure missed their Daddy while we were gone... Their reunion was so sweet....lots of hugs and cuddles.  Here, I caught my husband playing "the tickle claw" with my baby after dinner.  :)

Sweetie pie

I had a photoshoot with my precious little nephew today.  Here's one of the pictures.  I love him to pieces....such a sweetie pie.

My nephew

In between holding my baby nephew a LOT today, I released him (for just a few minutes) and put him on the couch for a couple pictures.  I just love the drool.... He is such a sweetheart!  I love that everytime I make eye contact with him he smiles or laughs.  He is awesome.