Monday, June 28, 2010

Hot Fun in the Summertime







Recipe for a fun family vacation:

5 Parts family (Clarks, Hedenbergs, Kennedys, Koskis, and Wingards)
1 Beach House with multiple decks and stunning ocean and lagoon views
6 Hot, sunny days
1 Rainy day, perfect for going to the movies
1 Enjoyable evening of Al Fresco dining at Lulu's
5 Deliciously prepared home-cooked dinners
1 Entertaining evening of karaoke-watching at the Pink Pony Pub
4 Birthday parties in one night
1 Fun Filled Dolphin Cruise
1 Fabulous Sunset at the beach while watching a full moon rise over the ocean
1 Amazing Sunrise on the morning of departure
A Hint of sadness as you watch the coast become more and more oil-ridden as the week progresses
A Sprinke of Sun Kissed faces
A Liberal Dash of Laughter

Simmer together on the coast of Gulf Shores, Alabama for one week, and enjoy the pictures and memories for a long time to come! 

The Beach on our first day
Unfortunately, this is the same beach on our last night.  The oil has started coming ashore. It's a very sad sight to see.

What a cute family!

And another one! I love how this picture turned out- the sunset is gorgeous behind them.

The only way we could get Ella to cooperate for a picture.


Drew, me, and the big ol' zit on my chin

The Koski clan checking out the sunset


Seriously, gorgeous sunsets every night...and a great picture of Mark and Pam


Addi and Ella getting ready to watch Toy Story 3 in 3-D

Momma and Dad on the Dolphin Cruise

Put this girl behind the wheel of a boat, and she's in her happy place

Luke seems pretty happy behind the wheel as well!

He's the King of the World on a boat like Leo

Feeling for the baby moving in Erin's belly

She's daydreaming about driving the boat


Ella loved this dress that Patti bought her.  She would barely take it off the last 2 days of "bacation"!

Sea Oats, the Moon Rising, and a boat

I so love my Ella Bella. 

They caught the moon!

Cousins playing in the sand


What a cutie


So is Gracie.  I love that she, Ella, and Addi all shared the same outfit on the beach.

Gorgeous sunrise on our last day


3 comments:

Nini said...

Great pictures, Meaghan and wonderful words to go along with them. You Wingard's have a way with words.
Thanks for coming along on "bacation" - you made it lots more fun!

Next Door to Normal said...

It's official...it's now called "bacation" thanks to Ella!
We're really glad you could join us on the trip and we can't wait to live vicariously through you on your trip to Norway :-)

Erin said...

Meaghan!
Loved your post! It was cool to see pics that I hadn't seen yet!
I am so glad that you were able to join us! You always know how to have a good time!
Erin