Alli's Dolphin Adventure

Alli really enjoyed her time swimming with the Dolphins - the pictures can tell the story.

Panama City Beach

We spent a great day in Panama City Beach!! We got here in time for lunch and then headed to the hotel. It was decided that the boys would go to the mall near the hotel and the girls and I headed down to the beach. Then checked out some great beach shops along the way. The boys found what they were looking for at the book store. The girls and I scored at a huge Beach Wear shop!!! We met back at the hotel and all went out for dinner. Now we are back to the hotel and getting ready for bed. Alli gets to swim with the dolphins in the morning. (its her turn)

Closed - Gone to the Beach

Hi all, we are headed out to the beach - Don't know when we'll be back. Some sand, sun, surf and shopping is on the schedule. Praise the Lord!!

Shall We Gather At the River...

Ah, the first day of Spring Break. Makayla only had a half day at school and Nick and Alli were done with their schooling in plenty of time to enjoy the sunny afternoon. Nick, Makayla and I carried the raft - ie... big heavy wooden platform - and inter tubes down to the river. They launched from the beach up stream and then let the current carry them down to the fallen tree. Then they tied off to the tree and floated on their raft. Alli and I went to Walmart and found this 2 man raft and some rope. We then threw the rope out to Nick and he tied it to their raft and I tied the other end to a tree on shore. We then tie the new raft onto the rope so they could get to and from shore. They had a great time playing on the river. I enjoyed the action from shore in my chase lounge. When it was time to come in Nick told Alli to jump into the raft and he would take her to shore. She jumped in and then fell right back out. She swam to shore and I pulled her up. She was a little drippy but fine. Shall We Gather At the River...

Weekend @ Lake Wanachee

This weekend we are enjoying our time at the lake. I have named our lake - Lake Wanachee and it sounds best if you say Wanachee with some nasal to it. Well, that's just the way I like it anyway. The kids rented tubes from the rental hut and Lar and I were able to find recliners by the shore line. We all enjoyed a picnic lunch in the Spring sun.
The water level rose over 14 feet in the last two days. It is the highest its been in the year we have lived here. It looks like it has reached its high point this afternoon and as gone down an inch or two. No rain in the forecast for the next few days. Nothing to worry about - but every reason to enjoy it.

Rescue on the Raging River...

Super Hero Nick and his trusty side kick Amazing Alli came to the rescue this morning. The victim?!.... my favorite chase lounge stranded on what is now an island watching the raging river rise. Can they do it, will they face their fears and make it to the island in time to tie off Marvelous Mama's chaise to the nearest tree?.... Darling Dixie and Smooch the Pooch watched with baited breath. (trust me on the breath thing - its bad). Tune in to the following two hair raising posts to find out!!! Da - Da -Daaaaa (sung in a low voice, with the last Daaaa held for affect.)

Dangerous River Crossing...