Blowing Rocks Nature Preserve, Benji's Big Boy Bed, and Daddy's Birthday!

Daddy had the great idea to head up to Jupiter and visit the Lighthouse and Blowing Rocks Nature Preserve.  Unfortunately, the Lighthouse was closed because it was New Year's Day.  But, you can't close down nature --- and boy did we get a show!

Daddy shows Benji the view.

The boys take it all in.

Cheese!

Blowing Rocks Preserve

Blowing Rocks Time Lapse

Blowing Rocks Slo Mo

Blowing Rocks Sped Up

Photo credit: Joshua Aaron 

 Selfie time:

Fun in the sand.

Weeeeeeee.

Money Shot!

On the way home, we saw a full rainbow extremely low in the sky (look just under the lowest powerline).

Paint by Number (Derek 6 left, Josh 4, right)

Quick playdate at the Eisenberg's
had the boys rocking and rolling!

A big milestone for Benji -- officially sleeping in his Big Boy Bed (January 3rd, 2017).  No more crib -- next milestone?  Potty Training!!! :)

Speaking of milestones -- Daddy celebrated number 37!  Happy Birthday!!!

It's so awesome to have Safta in
South Florida so she can join in the fun!

The birthday boy with his true love --
Publix Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Since Joshie had a day off of school and Derek had already seen Moana - Bubby Linda took Josh on a date!

Happy with his popcorn.

He even got lunch!

OH yeah!

Meanwhile, back at the ranch,
Benji took a nap next to his big boy bed
and the crib he has not used in a few days.

Derek finished his K journal and is
now working on a Grade 1 journal.

One last good-bye with Uncle Keithy Weithy
before he heads back to DC.

Keith really outdid himself with these glass-blown beauties!  He is SO talented and the boys LOVED their presents!