Santa Rosa Beach 2013: My favorite place on Earth

Last week, we had the best week ever. You may have thought you were having the best week ever, but sorry, I win. We went to Santa Rosa Beach with Bubba's parents, sister and her whole family, and his brother. It was such a perfect week! The weather was gorgeous, the food delicious (minus a small fight with food poisoning that I will declare Mr. Andy the victor of), and the company the very best. 

We played in the sand, went on walks, floated in the water which was a tiny two year old's favorite activity (MORE WATER!!!), shopped, ate way to much, talked, and laughed. I am telling you it was the best. We had some activity days where the boys played on paddle boards and kayaks. And Rebecca and I worked on our pregnant lopsided tans. Best. Week. Ever.

Last year (May 2012)

This year (May 2013)

I cannot wait until next year when the beach will be filled with two more little babies! Crazy life. Fun life.

Now, on to all the pictures! Just pure beauty. I, of course, am referring to myself :)

Perfect Creation.

These girls LOVE their daddy!

The guys (and girls) caught about 2 pounds of these HUGE crabs.

She doesn't get much cuter than this.

Wait. She just did.

My favorite at dinner.

Best nieces in the whole world. We giggled and giggled about this chair.

Speaking of nieces, they saw this night gown and thought of me. Glitter Disney 2012. I LOVE IT!!!

And I turned 22 weeks there. Hello Belly. Ignore the crazy face. Or don't. Whatever.

The week couldn't have been better! Thank you Mr. Andy and Mrs. Sue for the best week or relaxation and fun. Our family is the best :)

Weekend Wrap Up--Columbus Day Edition

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. In honor of the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria, we went on a girls trip to view that ocean blue! Or, the ocean green as it was the Gulf and the Emerald Coast. Rebecca, Mrs. Sue, the girls, and I all loaded up and headed out for eating, shopping, and playing! 

I love that this is how excited she gets watching a movie.

The drive down was perfect, and we even made record time. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful sunset to greet us!

 

Excited for some seafood!

Friday night we ate at the Crab Trap, and it was divine. We rolled ourselves to the condo for a little playing and dancing. Then headed to bed to get our beauty rest before hitting the beach the next morning. Sadly, my beauty rest did not bring me a six pack. Darn... maybe next time. We did write a sweet note to our favorite Bubba. He was in our hearts.

Saturday, we headed down to the beach to take in the beautiful 88 degrees and sun! The water was perfect. And the warm sand was calling our names.

I mean. No. Words.

This sweet girl was such a happy trooper all weekend!

Sand Angel. The Snow Angel of the South.

Sweet freckles.

After some beach time, we headed to the outlet mall to do some damage. And damage was done. Columbus day sales were our friends. I got several cute fall shirts that I desperately needed for work and well life. Aside from a terrible LSU defeat... It was a great day! We finished off the night with a yummy GF burger from Cheeseburger in Paradise.

A quick sidenote. While I was living it up on the beach, Bubba and his buddy were building a little play house for his son.  These pictures they sent cracked me up. So, I must add for posterity.

On Sunday, we went on a sweet walk to collect shells. The girls and I found butterfly shells and a mermaid tail. I am positive that these were the scientific names. We shopped a little more. Ate at Harbor Docks, and then came back to go crab hunting.  Rebecca and I got way in to it and may have caught nine crabs. We could have captured a tenth, but we showed mercy to the little guy. 

Monday, we loaded up and headed home. This weekend was such a blessing and a much needed fun break. I am truly blessed with the best in-laws ever. And if you think you have better, I would be happy to tell you that you are wrong :). 

This week is already off with a bang, and I have hit the ground running. I say we end on a peaceful image. 

P.S. Our good friend Will lost his grandpa this weekend. Please take a minute remember his family in your prayers. We love Will and Whit, and they are definitely in our thoughts this week.

Weekend Wrap Up--Bubba's Edition

Over the weekend, Bubba went on a Guy's Trip to see Chipper Jones's last home stand. (For those of you unfamiliar with the exciting world of Braves Baseball, Chipper played 19 seasons with the Braves).  The boys mourned the end of their childhood era, and I mourned the end of Season 2 of Friday Night Lights. It rained here ALL weekend so Gert and I had a lot of indoor alone time.

Here are some pictures the boys sent from the game. I may have required photographs... But this is a memory worth documenting!

While Bubba was gone, I did get out and have fun catching up with my law school bestie Erin. It was a fun night of eating and chatting. Then on Sunday I went to church and ate with Rebecca, Will and the girls. Good times by all. Gert and I also did a lot of chilling while I washed about a million loads of laundry.

The above is how I feel on this rainy and cold Monday. Happy week!

On the Road Again

Oh me. We drove to Chicago this past weekend to celebrate Labor Day and meet sweet baby Abby!

You better redneckagonize! Mama, Bubba, and I had a blast. It was a little rocky figuring out the toll roads but PTL we made it!

Thursday night we just chilled with the family and ate a ton of good food. Eating was a theme of the weekend. Everything was so good, and I reverted back to childhood and failed to eat a vegetable for 5 days. I think today starts detox. This was Bubba's first time to head up to Chicago. He agreed that the hot dogs and Italian Beef sandwiches live up to their reputation.

Friday was so much fun! We got some good quality family and baby time. I got to see Ella's Kindergarten. Then, we headed to watch my little cousin (who isn't so little, but more man size) play Varsity Football.  I haven't been to a high school game in quite some time, but I definitely loved the Friday night lights. The weather was gorgeous, and Jay played really well.

Go Team Go

Saturday was a blast (I know I keep repeating fun adjectives, but this trip was great).  The kids, who are all basically grown now, headed into the city and watched the Cubs play! The game was fun and the weather was so pleasant. We had fun stuffing our faces with nasty but delicious stadium food. I renewed my love of cotton candy. The Cubs lost, but we had a great time and got to visit a ton.

Sunday, we celebrated Abby's baptism, and then had a fun Labor Day cookout. Abby looked so sweet in her Christening outfit, and the service was so special. I am so glad that we could be there to witness such a special moment. After the Baptism, we chilled for a bit and then ate with friends and family for Labor Day. So much fun, and so worth the trip.

Baptism. Look at that hair.

Labor Day smiles!

So glad I got to meet this little girl!

After the cookout, we headed home. It was a super long drive, but it was worth every second. I love my family and only wish we lived closer. Happy Baptism Abby!!

Hope everyone had a safe and happy Labor Day!