sea, sand and sun

{excited to arrive}

{lyla's footprints}

{arriving on the ferry}

{pelicans we passed on our ferry ride from Dauphin Island}

{beach ready}

{seagulls}

{enjoying the beach}

{lyla's sand starfish}

{new shells to add to our collection}

{yay - we love the beach}

{boogie boarding kid}

{ready to go to dinner}

{watching boats at the marina}

{dinner at the wharf}

After passing about 43 McDonald's, 37 Waffle Houses and 28 Cracker Barrels, we rolled back into town on Sunday evening.  We had a wonderful vacation!  We were so amazed at how much our kids have grown up since our last long trip in the car.  With lots of snacks and electronics at their reach they were happy passengers! 

The pictures pretty much sum up our trip -- we hung out at the beach soaking up the sunshine, playing in the waves, building sandcastles, digging tunnels, collecting shells, and eating everything ;)  It's always so hard to leave and it seems like we're always saying as we drive away, "wish we had one more day."

Now we'll be switching gears and getting ready for school and fall activities to begin.