Beach Bums

We've been enjoying the beach for the past week and have had so much playing in the ocean, swimming in the pool, flying kites, looking for shells, pushing the "alligator" (elevator) buttons, and touching the big shark (Tripp's favorite thing to do at Bass Pro shop)!

The Stephens visited for a couple of days and my parents have been in and out. Dale had to go back Monday for work but my mom is staying with me and kids this week. Dale, my dad and Dale's parents are coming down tomorrow for Father's Day weekend. Here are some pics from our vacation so far...

relaxing under the umbrella

playing in the sand

riding the alligator.. love GA's face in this pic!

flying a "buzz lightyear" kite - BTW, don't buy the $1 kites from WalMart. They don't work worth a flip (I should have guessed that since they were only $1)

Calli Ann and Georgia in their matching PJs

Tripp hasn't had his morning coffee yet (he doesn't really drink coffee.. well, except for when my mom sneaks him a little sip)

eating a "sandy" fruit snack

hunting for shells

Aaron, Calli Ann & Ginger Stephens

CA and GA

Random Fact: Five of our good friends who have girls around the same age as Georgia all have the middle name "Ann". Georgia Ann, Calli Ann, Kirkley Ann, Grace Ann, Mattie Ann, MariANNa (okay, that was a little stretch, but close enough :)

Why is it so hard to get a decent family pic? Will try for more later...

Love this one of Tripp

Georgia and Daddy

I happened to capture a few of Georgia's MANY faces....

Silly

Feisty ("NO" is her favorite word right now)

Sweet

Excited

Adorable

Not sure if this is a hug or death grip?!?

Every now and then I can capture a decent "cheese" from Tripp