Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Seacrest Beach









































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































We spent a week in Seacrest Beach which is very close to Destin. To say we had a great time is an understatement. We were lucky enough to travel with 4 families although we divided up and stayed in 2 houses. We love these families! Lots of kids between us all and they all got along and had a blast together. Here are some memories...






























































































1. Drove down in 2 days and home in 1. Driving down had to go through some really small towns. The text messages between the cars was hilarious and loved how Carly referred to this time as being in "hell." So true Carly!















































2. Dragging all of our stuff to the beach each morning plus all the kids was such a workout! Whew!















































3. Stayed at the beach most days all day and ended at the pool in the late afternoon for a quick swim (get sand out of your suit) and then home for dinner.















































4. Ate breakfast at the house, lunch on the beach, and dinner usually ate out. LOVED the Donut Hole. Super good food and not crowded at all. We will be making this place a part of our yearly traditions.















































5. Loved watching Jack look for shells and fish. He loves the beach and always has.















































6. Loved the Will liked the sand this year and loved even more that he would nap under the tent most days.















































7. Grant loves building sand castles and would go out in the water a little. No matter how many times we told him "gators" don't swim in the ocean I am not sure he believed us.















































8. So much fun going crabbing!






























































































So many more great memories! Already saving to go back next summer!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Grant is 5































We celebrated big time on Grant's birthday. We took some time off work, went to the batting cages, had cupcakes, and opened presents. We love you Grant!

Graduation







Grant graduated from preschool and is headed to Kindergarten in the fall. Watch out world he is coming!

Frogs































On Grant's birthday we went to some batting cages. They also have a little pond area and when we were exploring we found baby frogs. So cute and we had fun catching them.

Baseball







Jack is playing baseball for the Knights again this season. It is kid pitch and he is doing great! He has been getting a lot of hits and has made some good field in the outfield as well. Grant will start T ball in a few weeks.

Easter































Our Easter this year was quite eventful. Our house was hit or the ground near our house was hit by lightning on Good Friday. We were huddled in the basement when it happened and we lost a lot of our low voltage things in the house and had roof damage. Easter morning we went to church and then to Brian's parents later in the afternoon.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Happy Birthday Grant

Dear Grant,

Tomorrow you will be 5. Wow! You are so special. I love how much energy you have for everything. From the moment your feet hit the ground you are on the go and ready for all of it. You are always on the go and such a little problem solver. Your name means "great gift from God" and you are! We are so lucky to call you our G-man and we love you so so so much. Life is one big adventure and I am ready to do it with you. Happy Birthday G!

Mom