Orange Beach 2016

We went to the beach again with Papa and Gigi this year. I was so glad to be there since we didn't go last year due to building the house. It was NICE to get away for a few days!

Kendall and Brielle (and Mom and Dad) LOVED the water slide!
(As usual we spent way more time at the pool than the beach.)

Not quite sure this suit meets the modesty requirements!

There were TONS of hermit crabs at the bay right outside our condo!

When you're three years old and so deliriously tired that you pee your pants on the beach, you have to make a run for it for the elevator, all the while making sure your boobies and belly button are modestly covered!

From our condo balcony we saw a group of serious fisherman come back from a 48 hour tuna fishing trip over 100 miles out! 

Looking for crabs at night

Gigi actually caught this in her net!

Kendall and Gabe's synchronized swimming routine.

Dolphin Cruise

Papa planned a dolphin cruise this year for Kendall (and the rest of the family). Since, as mentioned earlier, Brielle refuses to wear any flotation safety device of any sort and didn't seem to be willing to abide by Florida Coast Guard regulations, she and Gigi stayed behind this year.

This was the highlight of the trip for Kendall (other than the lazy river!).

The cruise did not disappoint.  After a thirty minute ride, we floated up behind a shrimp boat and saw lots of dolphins up close.

This cruise was definitely a winner!

Orange Beach 2014

We took our third annual beach trip with Gabe's parents recently. We had perfect weather, and a grand time although we spent way more time at the pool than the beach which is always Mama's favorite. Somehow spending time at the beach with small children is way far removed from the hours I spent under my umbrella doing absolutely NOTHIN for an entire day before kids. Therefore quick beach visits are just what's needed these days.

Gave and I never seem to get a pic together these days.  So here ya go...

This beach babe enjoyed viewing everything in a chair, removed from any sand.

Except for a few shovel fulls into her bucket, Brielle had very little to do with the sand or the waves.

Here's the one time Brielle's toes touched the sand.

The annual family sand castle was already under way.

THIS was the girls' favorite part...the pool with a lazy river! Kendall just about grew gills and fins as she spent four solid days in the pool. Solid.  In the pool.  Except when her cruel parents made her get out and go to bed.

Brielle was not gonna be out done by her big sister.  That included refusing to wear any floatie or life vest of any kind.  At all.  No flotation device.

Kendall has gotten so brave this summer in the water and we are so proud of her!

And as usual, no one was ready to go home.  Except maybe Daddy who had swum with Kendall for four solid days too.