August -- last days in Georgia

School starts early here in Georgia and the kids are ready to begin an new academic year.

Meanwhile, Marco is studying to get his engineer's license.

Sophia and John head out golfing...look at that swing.

Brenda and the kids enjoy the botanical garden at the Cummer Museum.

More garden photos.

Gianni and Truett hang out for one last play date before we leave Georgia.

Liliana and Emersyn squeeze in some fun time too.

Sophia, Liliana and Marco take a break in Fernandina Beach.

John and the Squadron 16 folks are on another one of their Indian Ocean excursions.

July in Georgia

Summer in Georgia has endless activities!  Sophia captures Liliana is her homemade heart.

Daddy and Gianni take a selfie.

The kids wait patiently for a table at the Mellow Mushroom.

Mommy and the kids soak up the hot Georgia sun.

We venture out with the Hinsons to watch the 4th of July fireworks in Saint Marys.

John and Brenda attend a reception in Mayport on a Japanese ship.

Brenda meets up with one of her USNA classmates, Bo.  Go 94!

Sophia finds a new friend.

John, Dad, and the Squadron 16 folks win their golf tournament.

Gianni has the pool all to himself.

Marco decides to go for a stroll.

Sophia takes a break from all the work of the Lazy River.

Liliana is very excited about something.

John and Brenda head out for a night on the town.

But first they get a good-bye kiss from Liliana.

Marco wants you to come and join him in the pool.

Folly Beach 2016

We made our annual trek to Folly Beach, SC.

Another annual tradition, a photo of Sophia walking down the pier at the house.

The kids are all set to catch some crabs.

And the gents get ready to grill.

We take our leisurely walk downtown.

The kids get ready to perform the Folly Beach talent show.  This is one show you don't want to miss!

The boys get a picture on the pier.

Then its the girls' turn.

Daddy and Marco set out to catch dinner.

Our last day at the beach.

John and Brenda pose for a sunset picture.

Next, the family poses.  I guess no one told Gianni there was a dress code.

The wind starts to pick up on the balcony.

Gianni and his best buddy Kaden.

Liliana hangs with her BFF Meredith.

And finally, Sophia and Maddie get together.

The Spencer kids and the Combs kids don't want to leave!

Extreme close-up Selfie of Marco and Sophia.

All ten kids in one picture (and one house for a whole week)!