Good times in the neighborhood!!!

Levi is home right before his deployment to Iraq. Not like we need an excuse to throw a party!
I made a few calls to our friends and decided to throw a party! Ron on the grill, best damn wings you've ever eaten! Chef Long Dong.
We put the smoker to use, turkey, chicken and lets not forget the boston butts.... yum, yum......
A florida hot day, so the pool felt good, just ask wendy (she's the one doing a can opener).
As the hot day, turned to a cool night the fire pit was pulled out and a toastey fire felt great. The kids enjoyed roasting marshmellows and Levi and his friend prepared to go out for the night.
It is still hard for me to think of my oldest baby, leaving for a year. I will miss you & my heart is proud of you!

1st day of school......YEA!!

School started today!! As all parents say, yea! Hard to beleive summer is over, but it was a wonderful summer.
Gable starting 10th grade and playing JV football, also turning 16 in a few days. London in 7th grade and the on going cheerleading which never ends................................

Better than Sea World

OMG!!! We have now lived in Florida 8 years and been boaters for 5 of those eight. On our way to the island "our weekned hang out" it is very frequent that we spot dolphin playing in the gulf, but yesterday was simply amazing! A group of 10-12 dolphin including a few babies were playing. As we slowed down to see them, they started to show off!!
Jumping out of the water doing flips in the air, swimming circles around the boat, we were in amazment!! This show was better than front row @ Sea World and it lasted about 10 mins. Just when you thought they were finished they would fly out of the water and spin in the air. When the show was over away they swam in a group and all of us on the boat we left with our mouths still wide open. Do you have to ask me why I love Tarpon Springs, Fl??

Family Vacation

How wonderful a famiy vacation is!! I love spending time with my family. They are all growing up so fast. We all had a great time!

What a great day on the island with family!

How many ways can you say "styling in the sun". What a great time we had with Kim and Anne Maria in town for the weekend. Going to the island, a good game of woofal ball, and just relaxing in the sun! The cousins (London,Isaac & Anne Marie) love being together!

Habitat for Humanity beauties!

These beauties are working hard for a great cause! Habitat for Humanity. Coldwell Banker Wikle Properties residentail and commerical agent & London spend there time giving back to the community of Tarpon Springs. We assisted in building 3 homes for families in our own community last week. Thank you to every one at the office!

Buying Opportunities: Three Ways to Play the Market

Ø Trading up. If you're longing for a larger home or a house on the water, this could be your chance to trade up on the cheap. Like any thrifty shopper, you want to buy when there's a sale -- and that is what today's market offers.
Ø Doubling down. Instead of trading up, you might be eyeing a vacation home. The bottom line: If you think you'll get a lot of use from a second home, go ahead and buy.
Ø Helping hand. You might give your kids an advance on their eventual inheritance, so they have enough money to make a down payment. Yes, that means they will start to incur the housing costs, including property taxes and maintenance expenses. But your children will also replace their monthly rent check with a monthly mortgage check, and that will allow them to start building home equity.
-- “Playing the Housing Slump: Is It Time to Make Your Move?,” by Jonathon Clements, RealEstateJournal.com, March 11, 2008.