We Are Still Here!

Things have been a bit crazy around our house. I have not posted since July 4th Weekend. A few days after that I got REALLY sick! I had the worst stomach bug ever! I was out for 7 days and it took two weeks to fully recover! Thankfully Keith was around and was really able to help a TON! He stayed home for a few days and took over the house and kids. We got busy again this week since I was feeling better. I took the kids to the library Wednesday for story time and to get some books. They had a blast. The Jacksonville Beach library is very nice. Their story time was really good and the kids section is amazing and has so many books. They have many programs available to kids. We will be spending more time here. We also got a lot of Rhett's art supplies this week to get ready for school. There is a great store with all we needed in Jax Beach. I miss Hawaii, but I am loving being to find what I need easily here on the mainland! Today Keith was off work and we had a beach day. We headed North to Big Talbot Island. We had a picnic lunch and then walked to the beach. This was not your typical Florida beach. It was a 1/4 mile walk to it and it reminded me a lot of the beaches in Seattle. Mainly because it was covered with driftwood. We were the only people there and it was so peaceful. Rhett and Bailey had so much fun running around and playing in the water. Of course, the water was VERY murky, but they didn't care! I personally don't care to be in water that I cannot see to the bottom. So, I steered clear and got some sun! It was a great Friday. I keep thinking it is Saturday since we had so much fun! With Keith being in school I get our days mixed up since he is home at odd times! After a long day at the beach we put the kids to bed early and had a quiet dinner. It was flavorful too! I have a link to Kitchen Mischief and I HIGHLY recommend this website. One of the contributors is Josh Miller. He is a friend of our family from high school. He is an incredible writer and it is a joy to read his blog. Very entertaining as well as some amazing recipes. I have tried many of them and they are fresh and tasty. Tonight we had the Greek Flank Steak with orzo, roasted vegetables with lemon vinaigrette and feta! This paired with a glass of sauvignon blank topped off a great day! Thanks Josh! Well, it is late and I am tired. The sun tends to do this to me! I will take some pictures soon grandmas I promise!