Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores ~ Our heaven on Earth

Addison waiting for a wave on her boogie board. The boogie boards were all the thing for our kids this year.

Walking down to the shore.

I love this picture!

Addison built a castle, with a little help.

Brock starting his castle.

Addison being tackled by a wave.

The kids and their brave Daddy.

He took them way out in the ocean.

I can see this boy surfing in the future.

Chillin'

Addison's footprint and name

Brock and Daddy working on a castle.

We had a great family vacation, but it is good to be home!

Dolphin Cruise

We spent our last night on a Dolphin Cruise. It was a great evening. Captain Ritchie found many dolphins and even got them to jump over the wake of the boat.

FYI: The ocean air is not good on your hair.

Oh well, we were on vacation!

Lulu's

One of the famous eating joints in Gulf Shores is Lulu's. We went to eat one night and the wait was over 2 hours. We decided to come back another day. The restaurant is located right on the intercoastal waterway. While we were eating our dinner, the Coast Guard went down the waterway in a huge barge. It was very cool!

Alligator Alley

One day we had to give our pale skin time to heal, so we headed to Alligator Alley. This was a stretch for me.....alligators/crocodiles.....it doesn't matter, they can both eat me. I do not want to be around either one. But I did it for my kids education =)Yes, all of those brown spots in the water are alligators.

Captain Crunch is the largest captive alligator. He is HUGE. I'm glad the deck didn't give away while we were standing over his area.

My brave children overcoming their own fears. Everyone in the family held the alligator, well except me. I had to take the pictures!

After we saw the alligators, we headed to the famous Lambert's restaurant in Foley. It was delicious! Needless to say, it was my favorite part of the day. Brock's favorite part was shopping at the Mossy Oak store. He is going to be the next Jack Hannah or any other animal person.

Welcome to Mississippi

We love stopping at the welcome center in Mississippi. It seems that we do it every time we cross the river.

We also took the kids through the battlegrounds at Vicksburg. They were actually more interested in it that I thought they would be.

Mississippi River

The kids on the Cairo Ship that was sunk during the war.

Enough history......now time for the beach =))))

USS Alabama

On our way to the beach, we stopped in Mobile, Alabama. It was the first time the kids toured the battleships. Brock loved it. Addison, not so much.

On top on the submarine

Brock in the brig.

Addison did strike a pose on the bed.

Sitting in the cafeteria

submarine again