Saturday night Billy, the boys and I got to sleep over at the Florida Aquarium. It was such a fun night. We learned a lot and got time together. Holden kept saying "It is my first time in a sleeping bag outside the house mommy." We got to tour behind the scenes and see what the animals eat. Would you believe that the most expensive animal at the Aquarium to feed is the Seahorse. It's crazy what it takes to feed all the animals. The boys got to release Lady bugs out into the Aquarium and learn how they are natural pesticides for the plants. We learned the difference between poisonous and venomous. The boys loved watching and touching the sting rays. I loved seeing all the different and beautiful Jelly Fish. We even went up on the roof and back to where they keep the injured animals. We had pizza outside at 9 and stayed up late watching the sharks swimming right by our heads. It was one of those family weekends I will hold in my heart. The boys are growing fast and I am asking God to be in these sweet years of elementary school days. They are 6 and 9 and soon will be hitting double digits. Seasons change. Time moves forward. Summer time is made up of so many sweet and tiny memories. Swimming, Slurpee's and sunshine on skin. Friends, fights, and the freedom to sleep in. The library, the lake and learning to dive. It is reading, running, and rides to see family. It is pancakes, Popsicles, and popcorn at the movies. It is bike rides, books, and the beach. It is water parks and watermelon. It is snuggles surrounded by love. I look forward to the weeks ahead and stay in prayer for me and my boys. My verse lately has been Colossians 3:23. Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. I'm so grateful. I remember the days I was praying for the things I have today. I know how blessed I am.
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