Grandma, this is the deck looking towards the old patio with the back porch door just behind the girls.
Starri came by so we all went for a short walk,
and Starri took a picture of us since we are never all in the same picture!
Rex and the girls played on the aggregate whilst Hunter and I played a little football! He won.
The wind will not stop and it is way too rough for boating this weekend (view from the porch). With Hayley home sick with the flu it was probably not on the cards anyway and Hunter had a sleep over at Katherine's so was still able to have a fun weekend.
As I worked in the yard a territorial dispute arose between two Blue-throated Anoles...
It was a violent affair but both walked away uninjured except for one's pride. Just about the most exciting thing that has happened all weekend! Still a few hours to go!
A beautiful windy morning for a sports day as Aunt Shir shir and Jenn get ready for the action.
North Side Primary's celebrity announcer Jennifer hard at work as...
Aunt Shir Shir coaches the rising star in the bean bag race.
Hayley and Aaliya compete in the sack race then...
together in the three-legged race.
Hunter in the "lime & spoon" race. Hayley and Hunter's team won so all the hard work and determination was rewarded. 
We were expecting company so the house had to be cleaned. Yes Shawn, we actually do some house cleaning although I do try to keep it to a minimum!
There was still some time for playing in the new half-painted planters... but 
all the hard work got the better of the man!
It started with drinks by the pool with Liv and Dave,
and ended much later with a rather motley looking crew, most of whom I had never even seen before! A fun Sunday, new friends, some great food and everyone exhausted from another busy weekend.
Finally a swim, after all were back from piano classes, gymnastics, and lunch with Aunt Shir Shir; and daddy and Nana painted the railings with their primer, reconnected the guttering, re-organized the porch and cleaned some windows. A deserved swim I would say!
I came home from work to find the pool full of kids!
Jenn is 24 today and the love of her life surprised her by flying in from Florida! All the kids stayed for birthday cake and helped blow out the candles!
Playing football under the lights and enjoying BarBQ Friday night at Old Man Bay playing field...
Lost as usual exploring Sunday morning... where the heck are those blasted caves!
Rum Point Sunday afternoon...
Nice Sunday afternoon for a swim...
Me and Aunt Theresa...
Three more pictures from the horse riding yesterday. Big weekend for all concerned so off to bed early on a lonely, windy Monday night.
Hayley at Gymnastics...
Hunter at gymnastics...
lunch with Katherine after gymnastics...
horse riding on the beach (L-R: Starri, Hayley, Aaliyah, Katherine)
Aunt Tinnie walks along the riders...
finally dinner at the Reid's! More pic's tomorrow. Too much for one day.
Life in the tropics has its challenges. Here, our brave au pair risks life and limb to remove this Woodslave (nocturnal lizard) from the kitchen! We had seen signs of him for days but only caught sight of him late this evening. I was in favour of leaving him alone (he would keep the bugs away) but Jenn wouldn't be able to sleep knowing he was there, vicious beast that he is! Alas, he is safely back in the woods where he belongs.
Life in the tropics also has its advantages. After school this is our alternative to shoveling snow, although it obviously is not as much fun!
It's official, Hayley is nine years old! She and Hunter posed by the pool as they waited for the school bus this morning. Visible in the background is their Dad's railing project which should be nearing completion next weekend. Mostly a quiet day on Sunday. I hiked the mastic in the morning while Nana and Jenn babysat, then we had company most of the rest of the day but still managed to get lots of swimming and even a little work in. By bedtime everyone was ready for a good night of sleep. Already huge plans for next weekend... but we'll tell you about those later!
The Birthday cake with Hayley and Rex on it!
Cupcake with Granny.
Swinging at the Pinata...
...while the crowd patiently waits! 
Not quite sure why, but Ash Wednesday is a holiday here and we always go to the big Agricultural Show.Here Jenn, Hayley, Katherine and Hunter (hidden) enjoy some equestrian events. There are always thousands of people here and today was no exception. And it was hot too. We left before noon and headed over to visit Granny and Grandaddy.
It has been a chilly windy but busy weekend as usual. H&H spent most of Saturday with Aunt Shir Shir while daddy worked doing a tour all afternoon. I then gave in and let them sleepover and took the opportunity to have a night on the town. We all met at Uncle Gary's for fresh lobster this morning then returned home early afternoon for fun in the pool with Starri and Skye. So far Rex has not jumped in. Maybe it is too cold for even him! The Kramers (from across the street) visited this evening for a glass of wine; they are down for a week. 
I was surprised to find four people enjoying a swim when I returned from work yesterday.
Then another surprise to find the kids playing in the park at my office this afternoon! The legs in the background are Jenn's, Granny's and mine; the picture was taken by Starri!
Family and friends relaxing on the beach Sunday afternoon.
Bouganvillia along Boggy Sand Rd. (specially for Norma!)
The pool early Tuesday morning. Scheduled to be finished today.
