Month: September 2026

A great meal is more than just great food!

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We enjoyed yet another great meal with soul mate, Kellie Norgard Sunday eve. She showed up in the team colors of the day.

The Jags dominated the first 3 quarters of the game, so we thought it was safe to leave them to finish things off while we enjoyed some dinner.

Unfortunately, the Broncos had a strong 4th quarter to come from behind and win.

No worries. The time spent sharing a meal with good friends can’t be beat.

A good day in the vineyard!

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The Confederate Jasmine vine has been responding well to my “training”. The trellis is doing its thing!
A new first: a yellow Angel’s Trumpet has appeared where only pink ones had been seen before today.
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The large Angel’s Trumpet plant has to be pruned regularly. It is on the same side of our patio as the Confederate Jasmine vines.

Lucas visits Shellerina’s Landing with his Dad.

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Once Daddy got my car seat buckled in, plane ride was easy!
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“Don’t worry Mommy, there is a big cushion down below in case I fall!”
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The nearby pool at Port 32 is always a hit! Tomorrow: the ZOO! (Well, maybe Monday.)

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This became one of our primary (and favorite!) modes of transportation around this Fairfax JAX neighborhood.
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One of several “hiding places” Lucas has found around the house.
Lucas meets Pattie, today’s Bridge Tender at the busy Ortega River Bridge!
Lucas also met the Fisherman named Jonathan who was hitting them today using live shrimps for bait.
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Lucas also made a bunch of friends at the playground nearby!
A boat ride on the St John’s River of course!
Back at the house, Lucas’s school desk gets some more use.
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One of many favorite books.
Our new hats!
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Tuesday: the
Jacksonville Zoo!
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I wrestled with this alligator.
Claire helped with the tail.
There were other primates protected from me behind this glass.
We timed our train ride perfectly with a rain shower.

Overall, the temperature was perfect for a day at the zoo!
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Mufasa took a drink.
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Perhaps the most exotic bird I have ever seen!
Certainly this is one of the most exciting humans I have ever known! Nana!

Nanna spent her time at the zoo making plant selections for her garden back home.
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Pumbaa and his brother were up and about!
Unfortunately, we did not get to see the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Driving the boat inside Publix.
I love butterflies!