Monday, March 21, 2011

Weekend wrap-up

Spring is in the air!

Here are a few photos from what we have been up to lately. We have been to Gulf Shores and Dauphin the last two weekends and love enjoying the beach before it gets too hot. Michael and I have also been busy with spring yard work and gardening. Fun fun!

The peach tree we planted last Easter has its first bloom

Our chives have also starting blooming

We went to Gulf Shores for Rachel's birthday and caught some crabs in the lagoon. The water was crazy clear. This little guy here is pretty lucky! It could get in and get some food and climb right back out. The other crabs, however, were not so lucky.


This Sunday we took Holly and Penny to the bird sanctuary on Dauphin Island. The birding trails lead to the beach and the girls enjoyed the sand between their toes and saltwater on their lips for the second time. They would not stop drinking the saltwater! Thankfully both were ok and no one got sick. Star, Jeremy and their dog, Deuce, also joined us on the journey. I went here a lot as a kid and haven't in a long time - so glad we did! We all had a blast, dogs included!

The girls were running us to the waves and getting their feet wet. I wish bath time could be so easy!

Deuce enjoyed his first trip to the beach!

"Go get daddy!" These girls are so fast runners on the beach - I was surprised!

"Mommy, this water tastes weird and makes us even more thirsty."

Puppy prints!

I should really be packing for the cruise - only 5 more days! I am beyond excited and ready for some much-needed r & r. I have yet to get Michael on a cruise ship or plane, but hopefully soon. He will be getting on his first plane in November when we go to Jonathan and Meg's wedding in New Hampshire. SO excited to see the fall folliage when we go up there!

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