Family Vacation

We recently returned from a family vacation to the beach. Seth's mom, Mrs. Annie, took us all down to Gulf Shores for an extended weekend. There were 8 of us in all: Mrs. Annie, Seth, me, Mason, Jesse, Leslie, Clay and Carly. You would think this would make for crowded conditions, but we took two cars and stayed in a fabulous condo that had plenty of room. This was an especially special trip because it was the first time any of the kids had ever been to the beach! Needless to say, Clay, Carly, & Mason had a blast...

Clay & Carly on our balcony

Carly & Mason ready for the pool

morning playtime

Mason loved the pool. He probably thought it was the longest bath he'd ever taken

We even tried out his new pool floatie

Daddy didn't warn us of the "monster wave" that crashed into us.

Jesse & Carly playing in the sand

Mason also liked the sand...except when it got in his mouth

Mason and Seth

building a "princess castle"

napping in the tent (a beach essential for babies!)

Clay posing with his skim board

under the umbrella

practice makes perfect

more umbrella time

arghhh

Lulu's for lunch!

last day on the beach  :(

February

Over the past month, we've had some weekends that were jammed-packed full of fun!

Feb 12-13

On Saturday we enjoyed the warm weather with Grandaddy (Mr. Kim) and Kaleb. We went scouting for eagles and then arrowhead hunting. Afterwards, we stopped by the Huerkamp's house to see Lane's new "clubhouse."

We spent Sunday afternoon at the Huerkamp's for Lane's 3rd birthday party. She had a princess party and although only girls were invited, Mason and Seth got to come as my escorts. The girls were precious in their princess costumes! The best part of the afternoon was when Lane saw Cinderella (aka Audrey Shaw) come in! Her face was priceless!

 

 

 

Feb 19-20

Mason and I helped Seth move hay from Geiger to the farm. It was a multi-day event but Mason enjoyed being out-and-about.  During the week, we went to Central Academy's Beauty and Beau Pagent to watch Clay, Carly and Lane. Carly won for her age division! We were so proud of all of them! All three of them were absolutely precious!

Feb 26-27

Grammy came in town to visit Mason (and us)!  Saturday was beautiful, so we played outside and rode around on the farm. Saturday evening, Seth and I attended Charity Ball (hosted by the Noxubee County JA). We had a good time, and enjoyed seeing friends that we haven't seen in a while. Sunday was a day for rest. We were all exhausted.