2 wonderful weeks at the beach!!!!

As the end of summer was fast approaching, we loaded up the camper and headed to Port Aransas for 14 relaxing days at the beach.

It was relaxing, but we also had a lot of fun activities to fill our days.... Paul, Jenn, Jack & Skye joined us for all 14 days while Jason, Sue, Brian & Kyle where there for 12. Quite a few others "dropped" in for a few days at a time - Denise & Gegg, Shay & Ash, Simon & Rebecca and Stu & Deanna (Scoother too!).

We played on the beach....

We went horse back riding...

We went deep sea fishing and did quite well as you can see...

This is the first fish Jen has EVER caught!!!

We tried out the kayak...

We even gave a few people a "new look"...

We had a really great time with everyone and can't wait to do it again next year!

We've got mail...

Or at least a box for mail that is!

After lots of hard work (I have the blisters on my hands to prove it) we have a mail box! I was able to dig the first 6-8 inches and then David had to take over for me. I am just not use to all the physical labor and the heat.

"Red Neck" swimming pool

Need I say more?

End of Swim Season

We had our end of season swim team party last week. It was a little sad as it is the last one that we will be a part of as a "Tidal Wave." Since we are moving the girls will not be on the team next year.

Both Emily & Allie had a great season and swam really hard. Thanks to David we have some really great photos from this year!!

So serious, but she won her heat!!

What a cool shot - Not sure if he planned it that way or if it was just luck - either way it is cool!

My special "Emmie"

We celebrated Emily's 14th birthday in April with a special dinner at the Olive Garden. Because of this, I didn't get any photos to share. :( So here are some of my favorite photos of her instead.

"Day of beauty" at Aunt Debbie's



She had the best costume in the entire play!







About one month old with Grand Ma & Grand Pa

First beach trip - 16 month old with big sister Amanda

Playing dress-up at Grand Ma & Grand Pa's

Striking a pose in OZ!

Man she has changed over the years, but she is still my little "cutie."

I love you Emmie!