Beach Vacation Day 4

This morning, it was Abbey's turn to cook breakfast. We had biscuits and breakfast casserole.



Reed thought it was yummy.



We went to the beach early this morning, but a terrible storm came up soon afterward. We came back in and decided to head to Foley.



We ate lunch at Lambert's (Home of the Throwed Rolls).



They also have lots of balloons everywhere.



You know that didn't make Reed upset at all!



Ava and Brookie enjoyed the good food!





The two girls with their Daddy.



Reed eating a roll with Lola.



The people walk around the entire time giving you food. If you don't have a plate, just pull a paper towel and they will spoon out some okra or potatoes and onions.

After lunch we headed to the Outlet Mall for some shopping since the weather was not good. However, the problem was that was EVERY SINGLE person in the Greater Gulf Shores area had the same idea. So, when one parking spot was finally spotted, the guys left the girls and we came home to nap.



Tonight, Aunt Ava, Uncle Brookie, Abbey, Reed, and I went "frab hunting."



Reed was very excited about looking for frabs.



We struggled figuring out how to take a picture in the dark. Reed was not scared of the crabs.





The crabs feel funny when they crawel on you.



Reed was quite impressed.



Aunt Ava lost her shoe and fell in the water.

Beach Vacation Day 3

This morning, Lola and Ava fixed pancakes for breakfast. They were really yummy and they hardly had any trouble cooking them at all. ;-)



Reed loves pancakes!



After breakfast Reed wanted to be a little silly.



Then, he quietly reflected on God's wonderful creation of the beach and ocean!



"I'm ready to go to the beach!"



Reed didn't really care to get in the Gulf, but he did really enjoy the sand!



Some men from a local church came walking by carrying crosses and inviting the beachgoers to church tomorrow.



Since Lola didn't get in the Gulf, Reed was sticking close to her.



I think he saw some kid with a toy he wanted!



He obviously was seeing one of the following: a plane, a parasailer, or a kite.



He liked looking for "frabs".



And, unfortunately, throwing sand!



He and Pop threw a plastic sand toy around and had a lot of fun.



Look who we saw on the beach! Reed's only cousin, Joshi!



And Uncle Bobby! They happened to plan their beach trip for the same weekend. They know some people who have a condo across the street from the condo that we are staying in.



Abbey got to hold Joshi and Reed. Unfortunately, we didn't get a picture of Aunt Aly (in the pink in the background).



Tonight, we at the Original Oyster House. Aunt Ava helped Reed get dressed in his Mississippi State outfit to cheer on his team.



Uncle Brookie and Aunt Ava posed for a picture in the elevator.



Reed had trouble deciding on what he wanted to eat.



He decided to ask Pop for his advice.



Finally he settled on the popcorn shrimp, which to our amazement, he liked. Reed, the boy who normally thinks meat is better left alive, actually ate quite a few shrimp. Yeah, now I have a fellow shrimp eater in my house!



You would really not believe what that girl was wearing!



We had a 40 minute wait for our table, but it was worth it!



I think that Pop and Lola are having a good time.



On the agenda tomorrow: water, sand, food, and naps! Sounds like vacation to me!

Vaca Days 1 and 2

Our vacation started with a bang yesterday around 1:15ish when Uncle Bill took dropped us off at the Theater. We went to TPAC to see Wicked! It was AWESOME! So, very incredible!

We bought the tickets for our anniversary gift to each other and we saved our anniversary gift money and treated ourselves to dinner at "The Melting Pot." We had a fabulous date and were so thankful that Many was willing to keep Reed for us.

This morning at 5:00 AM, we left to go to the beach. Mr. Roy and Mrs. Linda have started a tradition of taking us to the beach every fall as a family. This year, even Uncle Brookie was able to join us. So, we have Pop, Lola, Reed, Uncle Brookie, Aunt Ava, Abbey, and me all together at the beach. We have a great condo which is almost identical to last year's. We are in the same building, but this year, we're on the 11th floor. This year we booked through VRBO which is much more affordable. The condo is great, 3 bedrooms and 3 baths! How great!



The drive down was uneventful. The past two times we've driven down, we've had people with us. This time it was just Reed, Abbey, and myself. Because we left so early, it seemed like it took forever!



Reed was really quiet when he first saw Aunt Ava and Uncle Bookah. It was kind of funny, because he's not really ever quiet.



Reed's main complaint about the condo is that the light switches are too high and he has trouble reaching them.



But, I helped him come up with a plan to get things accomplished. Because you know, if there are ceiling fans in a home, Reed has made it his personal mission to make sure that they go on and off, MANY, MANY MANY times a day!



So, a few stacked pillows seem to work the trick and Reed was ready for business.



We're expecting okay weather while we are here. I am expecting mornings sunning on the beach, naps in the afternoon, good seafood and quality time with family. We should have a great time!

I know that Reed will. He loves the beach.