Spring Break!

For spring break last week, we were lucky enough to get to travel to Carrabelle, FL with Papa (Mike's dad) and stay in Ms. Susannah's house on the beach.  A completely private beach.  No house or condo in sight.  It looked like this, y'all...

The kids loved when the tide was out and they could play on these little "islands".

 The home had a private pier as well just perfect for fishing.

Per Collin, "best fish sticks ever!"

Kate got a bite within 5 minutes of casting her pink princess fishing pole.

The kids had a great time exploring the beach.  They loved the shells and hermit crabs.  We also saw quite a few horseshoe crabs.  I knew I learned something from that marine biology trip back in college :) 

Kate discovering a clam.

Watching the hermit crabs race back to the water.

Rylee trying to attack the horseshoe crab.

 Oh yeah, we took Rylee to the beach for the first time.  She LOVED it but I think she drank way too much salt water, and it wore her out!

We had to make her lay down in the shade.

Daddy wrapped her up in her blanket the first night and she stayed all cuddled up.

This was probably the first beach trip I've been on where we didn't go to a single restaurant.  It was kinda nice.  I didn't even dry my hair a single time we were there!  We still ate plenty of seafood though!

PB & J the first night on the pier.

Kate helping Papa peel the shrimp.

We had boiled shrimp, shrimp stir fry, fish and shrimp tacos, and a low country boil.  Yummy!

The kids were entertained the whole time by the sand, fish, and "islands".  (Which meant I finally got to read New Moon.  I know, I'm way behind.)

I taught the kids "drip castles"...my favorite as a child.

Loved just relaxing and spending time as a family...and got some cute pictures to show for it!

And of course, I had to try to get some cute beach pics on our last night. 

Thank you Sugar Britches for the sweet dress!

Thank you Ms. Susannah for allowing us to use your house!  And thank you Papa for inviting us!  We had a great time and can't wait to come back!! The kids talk about going back to "the beach house" almost every day!