The Big 4!!!!!

Evi-rina

Eli is now the big 4!  And I swear he has changed!  He now has attitude, and I don't mean positive!  He's developed a little fear all of a sudden too.  Which in some aspects is a good thing.  While as of December he could swim, he has since decided some pools have "sinking water" and has taken to always swimming in a life jacket.  But he is so damn cute, and still super sweet.  He is a rule follower and looses it if I even look at him sternly.  But I know he will make us pay for his sweetness 10+ years from now.  I'm no fool!

We have gone kayaking twice now at Weeki Wachi, a river about 30 minutes north of us where the manatee can be found in the winter.  Luckily this last trip, we saw 5 manatee! It was pretty neat to watch these big shadows glide under us.  We almost missed the first one, but Evi spotted it while being my kayak's figurehead and watching over the front of the kayak.  We can't wait to go back in the winter and see more!  This last time we went with one of my very close girlfriend's family when they came to visit.  Their son and Evi are the same age, so we broke the news to them that we have already decided on an arranged marriage.  They took it well.

The future couple Evi & Liam

Floating the current

We have started the process of burying our retirement in our back yard in the form of a pool.  Just kidding! But we are getting a pool.  It truly is a must while living in Florida.  We just finally got tired of watching our neighbors enjoy theirs!  Plus we wanted to get it while the kids will still enjoy it! I can predict that I will come home to find Scott floating like a big raisin in the near future.
Eli thoroughly enjoyed watching all the construction.  The digger, bobcat and dump truck were a real treat.  He pulled up a seat to the back door and just enjoyed the view. 

Capt. Eli

Eli & Mila Monster Danger Tolle

Post father's day we met with the Dude and Marni & Mila to go out on the Dude's boat.  Eli was perfectly happy playing in the boat while it was parked in the driveway, but absolutely loved getting to drive it once we were out on the water.  A little rain shower spoiled some of the day but not before the kids had a great time on the tube!