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Our Vacation in Photos


See, I really didn't forget that I promised pictures of our trip to the beach. I was just getting organized. Once again, we went to the Gulf Shores, AL area, this time staying in Orange Beach. The two cities are really just side-by-side there on the gulf. We love those beautiful sugar beaches!! So get prepared for picture overload!

the kiddos hitting the beach our first evening there

Mr. B taking it easy

a picturesque sailboat

getting ready to hunt for sand crabs

an lovely evening walk

a beautiful sunset

one of many crabs we found

building and sculpting

the kiddos and I built a very small sandcastle

my sister's shark

Vince and The Princess' mermaid

*Mr. B cool*

loving the sand between my toes!

beach babies

our fave miniature golf place

The Princess and my sister, Kari

the annual shark pic--the kiddos love this place

saying goodbye to the beach till next time

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Heather and Reese said…
What fun! I love the beach!

~Reese
June 25, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Betsy Brock said…
I almost have that sunny/windy/tired feeling of a day at the beach just be looking! Sigh.
June 25, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Michelle M. said…
Great photos! It looks like you guys had a fantastic time. I miss the beach so much. My hubby isn't a big fan; so we rarely go.
June 25, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Kayren said…
Looks like a really fun trip!
June 25, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Lora @ my blessed life said…
Michelle~
My hubby isn't as big of a fan as the rest of us are, but he indulges us b/c he's outnumbered-ha! :)
June 25, 2009 at 9:36 PM
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