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Beachin': Headed South

After a long but busy weekend it was finally time to hit the road for our annual beach trip. I started to name this post the "beach trip that almost wasn't", but I'm keeping this positive. ***word to the wise, don't count your chickens before they hatch***
So we hit the road bright and early Monday morning ready to get our toes in that sugary sand! We made a few stops along the way, but nothing like in the past. One reason is that our kids are growing up (insert sad face), the other is that I have learned to drink slowly or not at all in the car :)
We made it to Gulf Shores around 3:30 pm and got checked into our condo then went grocery shopping  (grr) and grabbed some grub. Of course the whole time we were eating/shopping Trey was complaining because he was ready to hit the beach!
When we got back and unloaded (again), we finally got to go out.
By the time we got back in we were all super tired and ready for bed!
Stopped at Mickey D's in Dumas, AR for breakfast

In for a LONG ride!

Lunch at Burger King in Hattiesburg, MS

Our view from the balcony at our condo

So happy to be here!!

Chef Trey was ready to whip something up!

Carlie and Trey had the bunk beds

Momma and Daddy are just glad to be out of the car!

Carlie and her Daddy

Makena Faith believes she is part mermaid and belongs in the ocean :)


Time to relax!!

Much Love,
Beth

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