Firsts: Ocean fishing and Dolphin watching

After doing some easy investigation I found out that the ocean seas would be very flat today so I took Roman out in the boat. We went out of the Jupiter Inlet and opened up the motor to go south on the coast about 7 miles. We then went out to sea and cast our lines to try and catch a fish (no dice!). We decided to go north up the coast a bit and along the way we stumbled upon a pod of dolphins. This was so crazy! I have never seen dolphins so playful and frisky in the wild. It was like watching a show at Sea World or something! They were jumping out of the water and squeaking. Roman had a blast. He calls them Miami dolphins, gotta raise 'em up right!

Firsts: Flying a kite

I always loved to fly a kite as a kid. It has been at least 20 years since I have flown one, but that streak ended on Friday. I taught my oldest how to. Even though the wind was non-existent we were able to get the kite in the sky for a brief moment.

Firsts: Independence Day

Firsts: Santa encounter

Firsts: Fishing

We took the boys fishing for the first time the other day. Roman is a natural, JJ on the other hand could care less (of course he's only 23 months!). We didn't catch anything but at least we got them on the water! We got Roman one of those launching-fishing pole guns. It's pretty slick.

Firsts: Fathers Day

Today we celebrated my first Fathers Day. We went to my parents house for lunch and swimming. Jadon forced us all out of the pool with a little afternoon surprise (hint: it's brown and it stinks). Roman made me a cool wooden car with a card. Great stuff!

Firsts: Taco Bell

Yesterday we broke the boys into the fast food world. We treated them to their first Taco Bell, bean burritos and chicken soft tacos.

Firsts: Sickness

This morning I went in to get Jadon and Roman out of bed and I noticed Roman had the sniffles and Jadon was sneezing. The first words from Roman were "Daddy, I have boogers!". Imagine hearing this with a slight Russian accent.

Firsts: Guys night out

Tonight was the first night it was just and my boys out on the town. Penny went out with some of the girls and I took Roman and JJ to the mall for some Chic-Fil-A and of coarse a stop by the Apple Store to introduce them to gadgetry. What did you do on this big Friday night out?

Firsts: Slurpee

Yes, last night I treated Roman to his first 7-11 Slurpee. Unfortunately the Coke flavor was not working so we settled for Cherry. He loved and his life has, again, been forever changed.

Firsts: Sea World trip

Yesterday Penny and I went to Sea World in Orlando with the boys. It was their first ever trip to a theme park and we learned the hard way that Jadon is NOT ready for any park, including Mickey. We actually left considerably earlier than planned, but crazy central Florida weather had something else to say about that! Notice Penny caring the heavy equipment as I click a pic.

Firsts

Since we arrived from Russia with our sons it seems like every day we encounter a first for them. Examples are a first beach experience, McDonald's meal, ice cream, pizza, BBQ, etc. This past weekend seemed like it was the end of all of the dramatic firsts. We had family in town (Penny's and mine) for a welcome home party on Saturday (read more here) and the dedication of our boys to raise them in a Godly home before our church family. Amazing weekend. we are so blessed to be surrounded by such incredible family and friends.