Back to the Beach, Part 2

Gotta ♥ that goofy kid of mine

My new toy

I did it. I finally bought the new camera I have been obsessing over for months. Here are my first few shots... below is my favorite bracelet combo I wear most days (mother of pearl wrap + my first rosary bracelet)


Here is JR wearing his daddy's glasses

And the hat I crocheted for the new baby

My big baby wearing the new baby's hat ♥

Back to the Beach

This has been one LONG week, I am finally getting around to going through beach snapshots from last weekend. Here are a few- enjoy- more to come this weekend.

Orange Beach, Day 1, continued...

Walking back up to the condo, we look over to the bay and see this. Not good.

Go out on the balcony, see the storm coming from the west (or right for you looking at the pic)?

Even browndog2 had to mosey out on the balcony and smell the storm coming in.

Poor JR, he is not a happy camper.

We did eventually go back out for 20 minutes or so, walk on the beach and take a dip in the pool. Then JR's uncle showed up!

We went to dinner and played putt-putt in the rain, I'll post those pics soon, hopefully not until we get home (depending on the weather).

BTW- there was lots of trash talk during dinner about who would win this miniature golf game. Of course the uncle got first place, mister and I tied for second... rematch tomorrow night?!?!? I hope so!

Orange Beach, Day 1

Here we are at Orange Beach… one of our favorite spots. Very close to home, family is USUALLY there and the dogs are always welcome.

Playing JR and Dad’s favorite beach game- Pro Kadima. The kid is happy.

10 minutes after getting umbrellas and chairs set up and playing, we look to the west and see this.

My Award

Over the years, I have been given special recognitions and numerous small awards at work. This year I have been presented with the President’s Award. I am honored and feel privileged to be able to work for such a great company and grateful for the opportunities that have been presented to me over the years.

Last Week

So, our oldest son (and only son, at least for now or maybe not, we'll see) started PreK 4 last week. Here he is that morning, ready with this name tag and favorite pirate tshirt.

And FINALLY, we got a new snail to be the new housekeeper for Brownie and Spikey. I pick JR up from school one day and say- Let’s go get a new snail! He is super excited and ready to go. We arrive at a pet store (which will remain nameless) and make our way to the fish department, AFTER looking at numerous hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, birds, ferrets, etc…

We search tank after tank and finally start looking in tanks that are dark and have signs that read-

NOT FOR SALE – UNDER OBSERVATION

?????

And tadah- that’s where we found all the snails!

I find a salesperson and he proceeds to tell me something is wrong with all the fish and snails in those tanks and they are quarantined. Just my luck, right?

JR is sad and bummed. It was late and I was not ready to venture further into town, get stuck in rush hour traffic and get home past everyone’s bedtime. So, I tell JR we will go to a different pet store tomorrow. He is still sad and not happy with me. A few miles up the road I see the giant super discount store that shall also remain nameless and tell JR- Maybe that store has a snail, let’s go see.

His response- OH Mommy!!!! I am so happy. I love it when we don’t give up!

Wow. I had no idea he loved it when we don’t give up. Glad I tried again.

Said store saved the day…

And now we have Rocco (JR was so happy I found him a snail that day, he let me name him).

Isn't he cool???