Gulf Shores Family Vacation June 2011

For a surprise to the kiddos AND the Clayton Family we loaded everyone up and headed to Gulf Shores.  We were lucky that Nonnie decided to go with us to for the big surprise!  Jenee' and her fam were already there.  They had NO clue about who was going to be knocking at their condo door!  After our trip there and we got settled, we all went over to the Clayton condo and knocked on the door.  When they answered, their facial reaction was priceless!  We were just as excited as they were to spend a few days together!  It was no doubt the best vacation ever.  The weather was perfect.  The sound of the ocean when we went to sleep at night and when we woke up makes us want to move there! We went on a dolphin cruise and the kids were able to see dolphins for the first time.  Tyler, Cole and I rode a sky coaster which was great! Trent, Tyler and Cole went parasailing while us girls played at the beach and pool and did a little shopping. As night time came the kids enjoyed going on the beach and crab hunting. The air, sand, water, breeze.....it was all perfect.

Julia showing Mylie the water for the first time!

Hanging with Nonnie!

Cole burying Mylie's feet in the sand. He is so good with his sisters.

Julia hanging with Maddie while the waves come in. Julia was great with showing the girls how fun the ocean is.

Once they were used to the sand they were ALL in it! They loved feeling it in their hands.

Mylie and Maddie eating breakfast at the big table, getting ready for a day at the beach.

Mylie wasn't quite sure about the dolphin cruise.

Such sweet brother and sister.

Jenee' and sweet lil Paige getting ready to look for dolphins.

I haven't seen a dolphin yet, but I will keep looking!

Nonnie showing Mylie the dolphins.

Two handsome guys!

My beautiful Julia.

Tyler and I.  He is our crazy comedian!

You, me? Me, You?

Faith hanging with lil sissy Maddie.

Mylie and Maddie hanging watching dolphins.

Maddie was giving Paige kisses.  Mmmmuahhh.

Marci and Faith wanted their pic taken with the captain of the boat!

Tyler playing with dare devil Maddie in the pool.  He is so good with making them smile and laugh.

Me and my monkey!

Trent and I being goofy!

I think they were trying to steal my monkey!

Tyler and Faith are best buds! 

Those crazy Claytons!  Love em so much!