Sept 4-10, 2011

A quick stop at Bompa's and Grandma's for the night... church with Grandpa at First Baptist Church and then we're back on the road.

There have been a million pictures taken on this porch over the years.

We've arrived on vacation and were greeted with an unwanted guest named Tropical Storm Lee.... the waves and weather were absolutely insane!

Since we couldn't be on the beach we spent the day at the outlet mall (oh, how I hate shopping) and going out to lunch at Lambert's (one of our favorites!)

The tropical storm has gone and life on the beach is back to normal.

oh, how we've missed you white sand beaches!!!

Live music, cool breeze, fresh shrimp — at Lulu's At Homeport Marina (Lulu is Jimmy Buffett's sister)

Life is good on vacation.

Sitting on the balcony reading, watching the sun set and listening to the waves. 

Perfection.

sleep in
breakfast
play at the beach
eat lunch
swim in the pool
take a nap
go out to dinner
take a walk on the beach and collect shells

repeat the next day.

our schedule for a whole week.

isn't it glorious!

 

taking our chairs out to the beach and watching the sun set ... one of my very favorite activities and the way we end every trip to Gulf Shores.

I always get sad when it's over... its just so wonderful. I'm so grateful for those experiences and opportunities that create wonderful family memories.