Congratulations Jon & Sarah

Over the weekend, my brother in law, Jon and his fiancée, Sarah, tied the knot. I'm so happy for them. It was a crazy-busy weekend...but a lot of fun. Here are some pics of the lovely bride & groom, and various other shots of family & friends prepping for the wedding and the wedding celebration.

Congratulations Jon & Sarah Pentecost!!!!

We are sooo happy for ya'll and love ya!!!!

The Rehearsal Dinner......

The Bride & Groom

The Rehearsal Dinner- Mark & Gabby

Twins? Michele & Martha

Part of The Bridal Party....prepping before the wedding

Ma'ma "P" getting prettified

Aunt Lorna getting a manicure

Martha & Gina after the wedding....I heard someone was "cutting up"...hmmmm...

Wedding Cake Time....Jon did you get some up your nose?? Yikes!

The Pentecost Sisters- Gabby, Sarah & Michele

Sisters- Gabby, Michele & Martha

Jon & Sarah's 1st Dance as "Mr. & Mrs. Pentecost"

This was a fun-group dance at the reception. I can't remember the name of it....but it was a lot of fun.

Me & the bride

Ahhh....these people are such wonderful humans!!!!! I love them!!!

Yep...thats me and my hottie of a husband!!!! (I love you Mark!!!) (smile)

Aunt Lorna, Mark and me.

Lake Hollingsworth

Lake Hollingsworth is a beautiful place to visit for Florida Wildlife watching. It’s located in the heart of Central Florida. Lake Hollingsworth is a relatively small lake in the center of Lakeland.

It is also surrounded by a three mile paved walking path which also passes the campus of Florida Southern College. Many of the buildings on the campus and around the lake were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. So if you like birds or if you like beautiful and interesting architecture, you’re in the right place.

The lake is home to many bird residents such as: The Roseate Spoonbill, White Pelican, Dunlin, Black-bellied Plover, Wood Stork, Long-billed Dowitcher, and variety of Swans & Ducks. Recently a clutch of chicks were born. If you are on the side of the lake near the Jewish Temple, going towards the club house you are bound to see them huddled together with their parents. They are soo cute. If you’re lucky, you may even see a few rabbits here and there.

I took Martha to Lake Hollingsworth while she was visiting us. We took a few shots of us around the Lake. We even stumbled upon an odd looking creature in the water. At first we thought it was a snake.....then the body came up and we found out it was a bird. That was crazy!

Martha wanted to hurry this pic up because that "odd looking creature" was right behind us in the water and she thought it would jump out and grab us....

ha ha ha ha!!!

Shanaynay was sooo excited to take a break....that she posed and smiled for the camera.
I'm not really sure what the girls are looking at.....?????

Sure ain't the camera like me huh?!

Well....as you know I love the camera...ha ha ha ha ha ha...

The sun was starting to set....that meant it was about to get dark soon.

And here is Martha posing for the camera.....we had to hurry this shot up because right where she was sitting......were a swarm of gnats starting to build up....YUCK!!! ha ha ha ha...we took the picture and ran off.

I normally run/walk the lake 2x a week with Bubble & Shanaynay. Its a great cardio work out and its fun to see the many wonderful wildlife Florida has to offer. I won't even start with the "Weirdos" the lake has to offer. Ha, Ha, Ha!!

Caption Game

Lets Have Some Fun...

Give this picture a Caption!!!!!

Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!!!

Stability

One of my hobbies is working out. Ever since I got a stability ball for Christmas, I use it daily. It’s so much fun and works your core with pretty much any exercise you do on it. The secret of the ball is that it works your midsection without you even knowing it. Just by maintaining balance on the ball, you constantly activate your core muscles.



You can even utilize a pair of light hand weights with the ball. While you are lifting weights, you can feel your abs tighten as you maintain your balance on the ball…thus working your arms with the weights and your abs. You can use the ball instead of a hard weight bench.

The stability ball gets you off the floor…instead of doing typical crunches and sit ups on the floor creating a pain and strain to your back and neck….you can lay back on the ball….stretching your spine and working your abs as you “crunch” up.

You can work your upper body-(push ups) now with the ball..not only do you work your arms and chest, but also your abs.

Need to tone your lower body (legs, thighs, buttocks)...the stability ball helps you out. And again...your abs stay tightened in this exercise...therefore you obtain a core workout.


I've found this DVD (10 Minute Solution- Fitness Ball Workouts) to be unbelievably helpful. Kimberly Spreen, the fitness director takes you through 5 (10min.) workouts to improve your (upper body, lower body, core, cardio & flexibility). You can go through the whole 5 workouts or select the work out you want. This is my favorite workout DVD by far. She isn't cheesy like most fitness instructors. She's positive and normal. Each segment is designed to tighten and tone your body. So if your looking for a fun workout...this is it. I can't promise you won't fall off the ball the first time.....like someone I know. But if you fall off...get back on. This is a perfect toning tool for not only women but men also. It's so much fun and satisfying to know your toning and working your body into healthy condition.

Swim Therapy

We took the girls to the clinic pool over the weekend.

Bubble still has some physical therapy that she has to go through

to build the muscle in her back leg.

And the swim was good for Shanaynay also....check her out diving in for the toy!!!

This was Shanaynay's routine....jump in....get the ball....swim....get out and watch us.

Mark is adjusting the current....so Bubble can swim against it and work harder to rebuild and strengthen her muscles. She doesn't look very happy does she...ha ha.

And again....Shanaynay jumps in...swims to her toy....and shes outta there....
Bubble was so happy to take a break from swimming and play with the red and blue ball.
And, shes off......................!!!!!!!!!!!!Back to work......
Having fun Shanaynay??

Work it Bubble!!!....YGG!!!!!!
Swimming against the current.....

Surprise Grandma!!!!!!!!!

Last weekend, Mark and I drove up to Jacksonville for a surprise party honoring my Grandma. My brother Sito was also in Jacksonville visiting and there for the party. We got in Saturday morning and met up with Sito and took a trip to the Jacksonville Zoo. We had nice time. The weather was great!!

Later that afternoon we got ready for Grandma's party. It took place at the Clarion Hotel near the airport. The banquet room was decorated with balloons and more. After about an hour and half of waiting....sheesh!! ha ha. Grandma made her grand entrance. She was so surprised to see so many friends and family she hadn't seen in a long time or didn't even know she would see them that day. She was in awe. Back up the story here....she thought it was gonna be a Surprise Birthday Party for my uncle. Little did she know....she was the one being surprised.

As she walked in, she looked around the room and was in awe.

As the evening went on, a few people sang some songs in honor of her, some read poems and some spoke.

After the many tributes and speeches, the dance floor was open and most of us got out there and had fun. They played mostly Calypso music and some older stuff. Above, is my little cousin Rinoldo and a lady that dance ALL night, pretty much non stop. This is so cute!! ha ha

I tried talking Mark into dancing with me....but he insisted he couldn't and didn't have rhythm. So my cousin Rahim and I danced. Then his sister Rasheda pulled Mark on the dance floor and we had a blast. Mark did quite well!!!! Ha ha, Then Mark and I danced.

My cousin Dominique and I encouraged Sito to dance with this little old lady. She danced VERY good and LONG for her age. It was so funny and cute seeing her dance.

Even Grandma got on the dance floor and did a few steps with my cousins. Not sure what Sito is doing in the background. ha ha ha We danced all night.....(the electric slide, then those who were on the dance floor lined up facing each other and one person would have to go between the "aisle" and do their own little dance. Some people were good, some were goofy....ha ha ha Unfortunately I don't have pics of that. But it was fun!!! ha hah

From the Left- (Cousins)- Brittany, Rasheda, Rahim, Me, Grandma, Robert (on her lap), Kendall, Sito, Neilla, Kyle, and Dominique.
Here we are again. We took lots of pics. Its amazing we didn't get our digital cameras confused.

This is my awesome cousin Brittany. She lives in Orlando.
And this is her mom, my Aunt Sandra. This is my dad's sister.
And here I am with my cousin Rasheda and her mom, my Aunt Dianna. Also my Dad's sister.
Here is Rasheda and Rahim- my cousins. Brother & Sister.


All of us wore black....we didn't plan it either. We were quite "divalicious". The girl on far right is Rahim's girlfriend.
Rahim, Sito and Mark.

Taking a picture with Grandma.....Mark your eyes are shut?!?! ha ha ha. Grandma enjoyed watching all her children, and grandchildren dance and have fun. She sat in her chair and watched us she smiled and laughed when we were being goofy.
Here I am with my wonderful cousins Dominique- she is Brittany's sister. And Rinaldo.

Brittany and I .....yeah we know we're Hott!! LOL
Sito and Mark....where is your black?
Cousins being goofy... Kendall, Sito, Rasheda, and Me.
We really enjoyed our time in Jacksonville. We were able to visit with Sito...that was cool. And also, we met a lot of 1st, 2nd and 3rd cousins we never knew about and some cousins we hadn't seen in a while. Grandma was very surprised and delighted.