Playing Hookie

What does one do rather than attending the first week of school?

1. Feed the ducks.
2. Play at a splash park.
3. "Hooooowl" the night away at the Great Wolf Lodge.

Not Again...

Yes, the inevitable finally happened. Sooo sad but anxious to start another new adventure! Here we go again...

Hairy Hotdogs!

Ever since a friend of mine sent me this idea, I could not wait to try it. And what other perfect time then needing to thoroughly clean out ones pantry and fridge. Just slide the noodles into sliced dogs and boil...add your favorite sauce and hope the boys aren't laughing too hard to eat!

A-Z

As I quickly prepare my family for yet another "adventure" in our story book called life, I scored a full set of Children's Encyclopedias for $10 at the used book store. Not to mention a Children's Dictionary for another $3. How else am I supposed to home school at the farm with no Internet connection? Even though the material was printed in 1990...I don't think apples to zebras have really changed that much! Wish me luck as we begin the countdown.

In the Navy

We broke up the drive home with a 3 hour lay over at the USS Alabama. The boys were amazed with the ship's size and going inside a real submarine. We could not leave the gift shop without buying their first set of army men.

Warning: This battleship nor the submarine is suitable for young children (Ms. Pink was a mess) or above the knee sundresses as you climb the narrow ladders to different levels with lots of people above and below you!

Family Tradition...

From trips to Mexico including one in a wedding dress and tux, to the beaches of Europe, Hawaii, and Belize...the back photo continues. It just keeps getting bigger!

Captain Sunset

We jumped aboard a small 90 minute excursion to learn about the history and future of this area. Each child got a turn at the helm as the sun set across the water. God blessed us with a gorgeous evening!

Crooked Island

If you ever want to play 'castaway,' head to Crooked Island. It is a public beach protected by the nearby air force base. Granted, you have to walk a way and the further the walk the more private it becomes...but each step further is definitely worth it.

Palm sized seashells, untouched sand dollars, and picturesque sand dunes lined with sea oats can make anyone fell as if they are lost at sea!

34 years...

Worth every smile and tear to get me here!

Pink Pirate Birthday

He is learning. My husband is becoming a planner! When we booked my "birthday week" back in February, an email went out to all our friend to join us. My best friend and her family took us up on the offer. Thanks to my husband for a fabulous party, to my BF for making the perfect birthday cake and joining us for the week, and to all of you who participated and sent in pirate photos from all over the world...from Texas to Ohio, from Italy to Africa...I love you all!

Crabby Crabs

Crab catching is a favorite past time of all the beach goers once the sun is down. Grab a net, bucket, and flash light...and lets get crab'n!

Seaside Friends...

Busy morning watching all of our seaside friends. Tyndall Air force Base is located just north of here. Every hour or so the Earth shakes as the planes fly by. A real treat for everyone. Flipper and his sister decided to come play on our beach. And Kermit the Hermit was held captive in one of our sand buckets most of the morning. Here is Ms. Pink telling him bye!

Scoops, Shells, & Snacks

Evening walks down the street to 'Scoops' is a treat for all as they have a variety of Blue Bell favorites. This overcast morning allowed us to create a "take home beach" as we collected a few of our favorite nature treasures. And who can resist the state fruit as a cold morning snack!

She sails sea shells...

During low tide, the sea shell searching is amazing. Grab a spool of fishing line, shells and a piece of drift wood for beautiful homemade wind chimes. The boys even found enough courage to give the cutie neighbor girls one!

Sandy Smiles

You can't beat the smile on a kids face in a sand pit, especially when you have the world's largest swimming pool at your side.

Windshield Woes

Ever get a chip in your windshield and think "what an awful day?" Try getting a chip and not but 15 miles later having a boulder ejected towards you by a tire that immediately starts a massive crack that is moving across the windshield faster than lightening! We are marking the progress with a crayon...













And speaking of cracks, I am in love with this one!