a little more of that summertime feeling...

What a beautiful weekend to go to the beach! Pensacola was sunny and warm with a gentle breeze, just perfect for enjoying the blue-green water and fine white sand. The waters were calm, so the girls did not get to boogie board as much as they would have liked. But that made it easy to search for critters under the surf. Haley found a jelly and some hermit crabs, not to mention lots of lovely shells. There were mermaids on the beach, too. Some are related to us, and the others swam down to the Gulf for the weekend with their family. How great to have friends vacationing in the same spot. The kids had fun playing together and we grown-ups had a chance to catch up. If only that summertime feeling could last forever. At least we recaptured it for a few more days!

My beautiful girls

Seven!

Jenna was so excited to be turning seven. She had a fabulous day! It was her first day of Connections class, she brought cupcakes to share with her class at lunchtime, and she had her party on her actual birthday! She invited her two closest friends and lots of family to the pool. We had dinner and cake pool-side and had lots of fun swimming and playing games in the pool. She even planned a joint birthday party with dad...we went to the Beau for dinner Saturday night. Happy Birthday, Jenna...may the fun and special times last all year long!

Happy Birthday to Dad!

It's back to school time!

Phew...we made it to the bus stop on time! Guess the first-day excitement helped the kids get up and moving early this morning! Both girls really like the teachers they got and can't wait to see what the year has in store. I can't believe they are in 2nd and 4th grade this year!