Beachin it 2018 Style

Let me start by being honest and say, I have totally fallen off the wagon with my blogging this month, AND I didn't take the usual 400 pictures at the beach.  So, with that being said, let's get started.

On July 10, we loaded up for our 11 day tour which started with a stop in Ridgeland to visit my grandmother at her swanky assisted living facility.

Next we headed on down to Laurel.  I decided since we host Dad and Patty when they head north, then they should be graced with our presence when we head south.  We spent the night and then headed to Destin.

It's tradition for us to stop in Mobile and dine at Felix's.

When we were walking into the restaurant I ran into my bff from high school's two oldest girls!

 We rolled into The Hilton in Destin around 4:00, unloaded, and changed for the Bar Convention Welcome party.  I immediately spotted, Taylor, my oldest friend ever.

 The Bar does a great job of catering to children. 

 After that we headed to dinner at Segar's with the Pepper's.

 The kids and I went to the beach while daddy went to meetings...

 Thursday we rented a boat with the Hale family and drove to Crab Island.

 That night we went to Baytowne where Annie and Maggie danced the night away.  They even asked the band to play "The Wheels on the Bus"....

 Typical

 The boys got to zip line for $20 each and Annie did this obstacle course for $10.  We lots $50 in the blink of an eye!

 The next morning we had a fancy buffet dinner in the hotel while Fancy went to class.

Friday afternoon we went to the Build a Bear party.

 Everyone chose something that fit their personality nicely.  Then we got our faces painted.

 The Bar concluded Friday night...

Onward to Watercolor.....

A feather in the hair

Would anyone like to take on a challenge?  I challenge you to find three children who talk more than mine and need constant entertainment, attention, and time.... more than mine.  I don't think it can be done.  

Yesterday I was trying to pay some bills and literally could put a stamp on an envelope and then would have to stop to cater to a child.  But then again I am ohhhhh so thankful for this last week because we've had no agenda and have been at home.

One of the big girls at the pool had a feather in her hair.  Annie saw it and immediately wanted some "different hair".  Sweet Mrs. Rosy took Annie and her friend, Emery, to get "different hair".

 Annie, Larson and Emery

 It lasted less than 24 hours.

 Patty is a picture taking queen.  She snapped this last weekend of the boys snuggled up to me!

 I have laid down with or rocked a child for over 9 years now...every single night.  I secretly love it!

 Ford had a great time at Ole Miss baseball camp 2 weeks ago.  I have no idea how those children were able to stand the heat all day.

 The Lamar, Oakley, and Still kids on the 4th!...and Emery too.

 Anna Greer at the fireworks...

 That Paw Patrol shirt....

 Leland, John Everette, and Ford

 Homeschooling in the summer.... Oh how they hate it!  Oh but I don't care.  Life long learners....

 I am 100% aware that this post has a lot of Annie pictures in it.  It's because she follows me around all day long.  Yesterday we tried on some uniforms she will have to wear this year!!!!

 I went to get my hair highlighted yesterday!  My kids don't understand that so I snapped this pic!  I also think my face looks extremely disproportionate when I flip the camera around!!!!!

 Bitty was trying to pull Ford with a rope....

 Ford let go, Bitty hit the wall, WE laughed!

 Yep, they all still sleep together!

 Daddy took Annie to the Saturday morning men gossip fest at the office!