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The Stancil Family Mike, Leah, Noah (6) and Emma (3 – our “threenager”)

occupation(s): Mike – Grant manager at The Institute on Aging; Leah – UF Swimming coach.

Favorite family meal: Curry chicken and roti.

Favorite date: Dragonfly and then a movie.

Movie in our dVd player right now: There isn’t a DVD in our player – Netflix all the way.

our family is most like: Our family is like a volcano because most of the time we are just here existing with not much going on; then we have random explosions of activity, noise and emotions. The kids’ favorite book: “Clark the Shark.”

Website we love: Gatorzone.com.

Mommy and daddy’s favorite TV shows: Daddy – “Game of Thrones” and “Parks and Recreation.” Mommy – “Scandal” and “The Blacklist.” (Mommy watches a lot of TV!)

Favorite sports to play: Noah loves playing basketball and Emma loves swimming.

We want to travel with them more, outside of the country, to learn about other cultures.

Favorite sports to watch: We love going to Gator basketball and football games. And Gator swim meets of course!

What makes my kids laugh: Wrestling with Daddy.

Why we love living in gainesville: We love living in Gainesville because it is a great place to raise our children. There are so many different options for the kids' activities like swim lessons, soccer and basketball. Also, the education system is fantastic.

Favorite vacation: Going back to Barbados to visit family.

At any moment there can be a game of indoor basketball, whiffle ball, hall soccer, or a wild game of trampoline football happening.

Favorite day trip: Going to Disney World or SeaWorld in Orlando.

Must-have item: TV.

Something that we would want our children to have that we didn’t have growing up: We want to travel with them more, outside of the country, to learn about other cultures.

First word you think of when we say “family”: Close.

Favorite family activity: Going to the park or going swimming.

Three words that describe our family: LOVING, LOUD, HAPPY!

Anything else you want us to know about your family? We are not perfect by any means, but we sure do have fun! 