Keeping Up With The Cassitys

  SIX MONTHS 26 inches long 18 pounds of awesome Our FEISTY little Rachey! She rolls from front to back, back to front, and scoots herself all around in her Joovy Walker. Already off of the binky and killing it with solids, this girl is moving up in the world. She loves her mommy and daddy so much and lights up whenever she catches a glimpse of her own reflection in one of our many mirrors throughout our home. Her confidence is inspiring! She so badly wants the attention of her big brother Lincoln, who is not interested one bit in being  bothered. Praying that changes one day...soon. Our sweet mermaid absolutely loves the water! Fussiness is quickly resolved during our nightly family swims or in a warm bubble bath, chewing on foam letters. We've been known to take 3 of those in a day. Especially when teething. Some nights are good. You sleep well. Some nights are not so good. And mommy is tired. But we are getting there. It's hard to believe, our 5 lb N...

(Brendon and Lincoln)  Last night's sunset from our backyard. Naples, FL

Brendon surprised me on my birthday with Parasailing at Bonita Beach, just North of our home in Naples. I admit, I cried when he first told me. Like, anxiety ridden tears. I imagined free flying above the hard earth below and I like life. But after realizing we would be sailing above the Gulf of Mexico, sitting side by side, it felt a whole lot less terrifying. And you know what? It was awesome! Peacefully gliding together above the beautiful ocean below, I felt so much gratitude for this incredible place we call home.  Brendon pointed out that those who are lucky enough to go on a warm, tropical cruise, will set off on a day excursion to Parasail in a beautiful setting. And they will talk about for years to come. The trip of a lifetime! We drove less than 20 miles to experience floating a thousand feet in the air above a pristine ocean below. So far so good forty-two.