Searching for our tree of life

I am learning why people only come to South Florida for half a year. I have to admit there were many days this winter where I (secretly) enjoyed the gorgeous weather and felt so sorry for all the people shoveling snow and braving freezing weather to go to work, shopping etc. I love opening all the windows and doors and letting the fresh air into the house. I am sad to say those days passed way too quickly. This weekend we had temps in the 90's and this week looks to be the same. We went on a little shopping excursion into the "big city" on Friday and I have to say it was so hot! Thankfully we just faced the heat from the car to the store, and then back to the car again. There were a noticeably smaller number of out of town license plates. I think the snow birds have headed home, and I don't blame them. While we were out we picked up a little swimming pool for Jakob. That is my theory with Florida living. If you're going to live in FL you need to live close to the water. Since we cannot provide beach front living for our son he at least needs a swimming pool. Of course a little boy who loves to take a bath will play in his swimming pool forever! He had a great time. I know most of our days this summer will probably involve that swimming pool :) We also introduced Jakob to his new favorite snack! A chocolate milk shake. Did he enjoy it? Well, as he ran in circles around his daddy (who was trying not to smack him in the head with his wii controller)  in the living room that evening, I think Jakob was trying to communicate to us that milkshakes are the best thing ever invented :) Mommy and daddy think so too, but we settled for a sugar free vanilla iced coffee (33 lbs. lost between the two of us, and we don't want to find it again!) So, that's what's going on down here right now. It's hot. Super hot. Soon we will start frequenting the beaches, Jeremy's begun fishing and is hoping to buy his own fishing kayak soon. Summer is here...