Beach Bums: Day 1 and 2

I am actually not counting Saturday as a "Beach Bum day" because we spent most of this LONG day in the car! However, when we arrived, we wasted no time hitting the beach and pool around 6!

The boys are lovin' it! Surf, Sand and Pool - we migrate back and forth between pool and beach in 30 minute increments it seems like! The boys got hermit crabs at a souviner store last night -- "pinchy" and "crabby", so alot of the pictures are showing off the new members of the pitts' clan! I think we excell at being beach bums!

Florida or BUST!

The boys and I left for Florida on Friday morning around 7:30 - Kerry had already left the morning before (he had a meeting in Memphis). After alot of loading, sweating and chasing - we were off! First off, was dropping off Coco for Doggie Dude Ranch -- well, she got loose from her leash/collar in the parking of the Clarion (where we met them). I WRANGLED a 55 pound lab down and was covered with mud and dog hair before we ever even got out of Fayetteville! Loose dog, loose frog (in the car!), and a busted bottle on the driveway --- pretty much par for a Pitts' departure! We made it to Carlisle - had a picnic outside, let off some steam, and picked up Morgan and Maddie. Aunt Angie was sad to see her babies go! --don't worry Aunt G--we'll take good care of them! Next stop --- Memphis to pick up the last member (but certainly not least!), Kerry! FLORIDA or BUST!

The Truck!

I can't believe I haven't posted about this yet! Actually, it's because I didn't have pictures with all my boys in the truck until now! A few months ago as an early birthday present for Kerry, Dad surprised him at Breaux's by driving up with "the truck" in tow, all the way from Lower Arkansas and running like a gem!

History: This truck was Kerry's Great Grandfather's (Papa Lonnie's) truck. It is a 1966 Chevy. It is running great and Dad added seat belts, so now the boys can ride in safety.

Evan ALWAYS wants to go in the truck. You can't even say the word "truck" without prompting a never ending begging to go, go, go in the truck! The truck goes everywhere - baseball practices, Breaux's, and your regular ole Sunday drive - and Yes the whole Fam. (including CoCo in the back), and "the girl" have piled in for a drive. I think I have only riden in it once - since it's "boys only". I took this picture on Father's Day and Kerry posted it on the "Gartman Clan" facebook page so all the relatives could see that it is still around!

Blackberry Heaven

The boys discovered "blackberry heaven" behind our house. We went back with a bucket and picked berries til we had enough for a cobbler. There are tons of berries and alot of red ones - so I see more picking in our future!

We three Kings . . .

These are the boys' "King" chairs. For some reason they must put their chairs on as many pillows as possible. This is what movie night looks like at our house!

Swim, Bike, Run!

Jayden completed his very first triathlon! We are so very proud of him! The family plus CiCi cheered him on at the Athletic Club on Saturday morning. It was very exciting and Jayden did a great job. CiCi was our official family photographer, but here are a few shots I got of the action. . . just look at him go!

Front Yard Picnic

Why not? Who needs a park! The boys and I spread out in the front yard for a little picnic the other afternoon after some sprinkler time (that would explain the mud on Kyler's face!).