Gulf Shores

John and Emmy had been given me lots of grief about not going to the beach this summer. So, we took advantage of the great weather and made a quick get away on Columbus Day weekend. It was perfect. It was still warm enough to get in the water but not sweltering. We rented a house a block from the beach and walked back and forth everyday. We had the best time, especially since we rented a convertible for the trip.

We stopped in Tupelo on the way down to visit Elvis's birthplace and the shrimp festival was going on while we were in town. I have never seen the water so clear. It was kind of creepy how clear it was; I think I prefer not to see the little fishies while I wade out!

Smile Check

We try to walk to school every day now that John is home with us in the mornings. This motorcycle is parked on the sidewalk and Emmy stops and snaps at her reflection and says "smile check".

This Little Piggy Turned 40!

My coworker and friend had our yard flocked for my 40th birthday. We woke to 40 pink flamingos!

 

 

At one time I thought I wanted to go to Las Vegas with the girls for my 40th birthday. Then I went for a business trip and decided there was no way I wanted to ever go back there. Instead, I wanted to go to my favorite place on earth with my favorite people. So we all piled into a passenger van and went to Fayetteville for the weekend. We had such a great time and I am so thankful that so many folks loved me enough to take time to go.

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of my best friends from childhood lives in Fayetteville so I met her for a quick coffee before I left town. 

 

 

The last thing we did was Crystal Bridges Museum. It was amazing.