Monday, July 15, 2013

Dauphin Island

It was a little rainy outside so the indoor pool was a great substitute.

Gulf Islands Waterpark in Gulfport, MS









Happy 60th Birthday Papa Rowe!










Riding the waves and searching for shells.

Breakfast in bed and watching TV
This only happens on vacation:)

Pizza party for Granny Nell's birthday.
This picture are some of the Great Grandchildren.


Granny Nell and Piper
I named Piper after her middle name Rose.

Andrew is telling Granny Nell about our Disney book.

Mallory and Max


Krispey Kreme

It was a rainy day but we rode the ferry across to Fort Morgan.

Mellow Mushroom





Foam Party

Dinner at the Hangout
Can you tell who is tired in this photo?

Kids to spend the night with Papa Rowe and Yia-Yia

Adults Only

Back flips in the pool



Sting Rays at the Estuarium



Horseshoe and Hermit Crabs


Snowball at Island Rainbow



Piper's underwater pose:)




Shrimp Boil for Papa Rowe's 60th

Homemade Waffle Cake Sundaes
I found the recipe on Pinterest.  It really works!


Our vacation to the beach was at Dauphin Island this year.  We have spent many vacations here within the last year.  It's closer to Mobile and we can meet the family for church or dinner.  It is also a ferry boat ride from Gulf Shores and the outlets.  We had a wonderful trip!  We celebrated Papa Rowe's 60th birthday and Granny Nell's 80th birthday.  The waterpark was AWESOME!  We also enjoyed the jet skis but no pictures of that adventure.  We saw the dolphins twice this week.  They were jumping out of the water and doing flips.  Piper said,"Mom, they are doing a show for us!"  The family came over most nights for dinner and swimming.  Andrew and Daniel enjoyed going flounderin' with Papa Rowe.  No flounder but they still enjoyed their giggin'.  Daniel's firework show was spectacular for Papa Rowe's birthday.  Everyone along the beach enjoyed that show.:)  Can't wait to go back!