Fun in the Sun!!!!

We had our first beach vacation this past weekend.  My friend Amy and her parents own a condo in Destin, Fl. right across from the beach.

We got there Friday night, so we could not do anything. Saturday morning the girls were READY to go!
We had breakfast and headed to the beach. I will say it was windy and cool. It did not phase the girls one bit. Jeremy got them some cute sweaters to wear over their swimsuit, that didn't work. They took them off and off to the water they went.

I took over 300 pictures.





                                     These are the wonderful sweaters, they didn't want to wear.

                                                    Catelee Bug enjoying fun in the sun!!
                            I will say she just ran around and kept saying "Destin, Destin, Woo Hoo!!!

                                       Olivia was more relaxed and loved looking for seashells.
                                                                         She loved it!!

                                        She was the only one that would jump off the sand hill.

                                     Catelee would jump off if Jeremy or I would do it with her.

One... two... jump

Funny faces!!!!

I saw this on pinterest. I tried to get a family picture done but the girls were not having it.

We took a dolphin cruise. It takes you out around the gulf for about 2 and half hours. You get to see dolphins and a sunset.

There are some pictures of the dolphins. There was a huge pod of them. This wave runner get going by fast and making them go back in the water. The kiddos weren't happy.

We had a wonderful time in Destin making great family memories. Can't wait til our next trip.

Field Trip Time

Olivia had a school field trip to the Marine Life in Gulfport. I know it is not called that anymore. The name has changed since Katrina. We had a great time learning about sea life.

                                                      Waiting with a few friends to go in.

Goofing off while waiting.

Mrs. Perek and Mrs. Pagie classes.

 
    When we first got in there, we saw a video about mammals. After, the show this lady came and showed us tricks this parrot could do.

He showed us he could recycle.

First he picked the paper up.

Then walked it over to the trash can.

TaDa he put it in the trash can.

The bird picked up rubber toys and put them in a small wagon.

Then starting pulling the wagon. It was so neat.

Olivia was so proud of herself for touching the crab and the sting ray below.

This is a collage of pictures from Hurricane Katrina, that hit in 2005. Oh my, that thing was a hot mess. It just brought back so many memories. People just kept saying, " I cant believe it was that bad." We have came along way since then.


                                                                The Dolphin Show
                                                           The children enjoyed it!!!

                                                                      Waving to us

                                                            Swimming by talking to us

                            The trainer and a little helper throw this hula hoop in the water.

                                                              The dolphin swam to it.

                                                        And brought it back to the trainer.

                                                                    The big jump!!                                           We had a great time spending the day together.

April is a month of Celebrations

April is a very busy month for The Boulware house. Evening though Easter was at the end of March, I will still blog about Easter. Jeremy and I also celebrated our 8 year anniversary and Catelee turned 3.

We celebrated Catelee's 3rd birthday the Saturday before Easter. We had it at the house. I woke hurting and took medicine and didn't realize  I took PM. So, needless to say I was not in party mood. I didn't take pictures and set up everything. She did enjoy it and all her friends. My sister did take a few pictures.

 That is Catelee at her Easter party. That is my class with the project we made. It is their hand print, a cross, rock, sun, and grass. It says He Lives!!! I love my job because I can celebrate the real reason of Easter and Christmas.

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Matthew 28:6

For Easter we went to church then his dad's for lunch and had an Easter egg hunt.

For dinner we went to his moms and had an Easter egg hunt also.

I forgot to take pictures while they were egg hunting so, Jeremy and I did our own photo op!!!

Jeremy and I celebrated our 8 year wedding anniversary. He got me a new necklace, a cookie cake from Anderson's, and we went to outback for dinner. Thur out the day I sent Jeremy 8 reasons why I Love him. I sent a bible verse with everyone.We also went to Atlanta for a weekend trip.

Catelee turning 3. We always let the girls decided were they want to eat for dinner and we go. Last year she picked Chick Fil A. This year it was the waffle house. She loves that place. I brought rainbow cookies for her class as a treat. She got a few birthday cards in the mail. I cant believe my LAST baby is 3. Time flies when you are having FUN! Catelee you bring so much joy to our family. You are a light from darkness that shines so BIG! I praise my Lord everyday for you!!!

I can seriously say this bible verse means a lot to me.

I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted  me what I asked of him.

1 Samuel 1:27

Finally, the vacations are starting. This past weekend we drove to Atlanta. I know people think we are weird but  we love to go.

While we were there we went to J. Christopher's for brunch, we went shopping all around Atlanta, saw stuff for the final four, and went to a game. It was a great game!!!

Why rush to get home? When there is more shopping to do?!?!? We took are time getting home. We stopped and shopped in Montgomery. We look crazy in the pictures. The girls need a hair cut. Do not judge them. LOL

The past few weeks have been busy. But we have enjoyed it. Now I can not wait to our next vacation in Destin, FL. ONLY 2 weeks to go