Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Greyton Beach with the McCrary Family!!!

On June 8th, Jon and I loaded up the car and left for the beach with the McCrary's. The drive was so nice and the weather was perfect! We were so excited to be going on vacation and that we had individualized time with both Madison and Blake on the way there and on the way back. When we arrived to Greyton Beach, Florida, we settled in and pretty much stayed in. Jon and I walked around the small beach town and looked at shops and the beach. 
On the 9th, it rained... non-stop... ALL day!!! We had a small window of time that allowed all of the kids to swim and they had a blast. 
On the 10th, Jon and I took a 2 mile drive to Watercolor and Seaside. These beach towns were absolutely beautiful. Everything just seemed so perfect. There were families on bike rides, perfect little shops, Moms in sunhats, everyone was dressed nice... We at lunch at Seaside at a little place called 'Pickles'. 
On the 11th, Candice's parents took Jon, me, Patrick, Madison, Shannon, Jonas, Candice, and Walker out on the boat to go tubing. We had the best time!! I have NEVER been tubing, so the whole experience was new to me. The kids LOVED it and so did the big kids (Jon and Pat!!) Later on, I took a few pictures for Michelle and we went crabbing! What an exciting day! 
On the 12th, we woke up to a pancake cook-off! Candice's pancakes won but ALL of the pancakes that were cooked, were SO delicious. After breakfast, we packed up the cars and headed home. We had such a great time with the McCrary's and the other 5 families! I am sure we will be going again next summer!!!

Ready to Go!

Pool Time

Sam and Uncle Jon

Blake

Bad Weather!

Maddie

Sam

Jon and Me at Pickles in Seaside

Yumm!

Jon took Maddie and Alexis Kayaking in the Bay

Maddie, Pat, and Walker

We found 4 hermit crabs!

Maddie and Uncle Jon

There he is!

Ouch! But he hung on!

Jon and Me

I was SO scared!

Haha!

Maddie and Pat

The McCrary Clan


Sam (6 Months)


Crabbing

Monday, June 3, 2013

Crawfish Boil!!!

Yesterday, on Steven's Birthday, we had a crawfish boil. We did it for his birthday/leaving for New York. The boil was a lot of fun! John did the boiling, and it was as tasty as always. Mom and Dad, Michelle and Patrick with the kids, Andre and John, Jon and me, and of course... Steven and Erica were all here. It was nice to all be together. A few cousins were able to make it (Mary Reagan, Victoria, Kati, Madeline and Aunt Max). The Luquet's were there too. I think Steven really enjoyed the day and he was able to say goodbye to everyone. I will miss Steven so much!! GOOD LUCK IN NYC... LOVE YOU!!!