More fun in Alabama!

On Friday, the rain finally stopped (it has rained ALL week here!), so we took advantage and went out! Our first stop was Alligator Alley - acres of swamp land that are dedicated to rescuing "nuisance" alligators. The kids loved it! 

Here, Ben is looking at juvenile alligators:

Here is the information on the biggest Alligator here - he was taken from a Florida neighborhood for good reason!

And here he is:

Ben touching the alligator:

Mommy holding the alligator:

Sarah was reluctant, but she finally held one, too!

After Alligator Alley, we went to LuLu's for lunch - it is owned and run by Lucy Buffett (Jimmy Buffett's sister). It was so family friendly and delicious! Here is some of our food (yes, we pigged out!).

MMMMM...these onion rings are so good!

We ate outside on picnic tables that are all around the kid's play area! It was so awesome! We were there for hours letting the kids play!

The kid's play area:

The kid's sand pit: She has a ton of sand trucked in - water + sand = happy kids!!

Sarah slid down the sand hill and her jeans made a cool imprint in the sand.

That night, in Fairhope, Lucy Buffett was signing copies of her cookbook at First Friday Art Walk, so we met her! She was so excited to see Sarah's shirt!

So, she signed it!

Dancing in the street!

On Saturday, the city of Daphne held an Easter Egg hunt for the kids - it was so well done and so fun!

Ben LOVED playing in the fire truck!

Having Fun in Alabama

For Spring Break, we are visiting my parents in Alabama. Here are some of the highlights so far:

The Saltine Challenge

Okay, my brother found this online - try and eat 5 saltine crackers in one minute. Think it's easy? That is what we thought! It is NOT possible!! 

Ben & Sarah snuggling with Uncle Arran.

Ben reading with Grandma.

Walking along the shore on Sunday after church. Sarah found some bamboo and said that was the best part of her trip! :)

Putting on the green....cute, huh?

Eating crab - aren't you proud, dad???

Ben LOVED this video game! He wasn't really playing, but the motorcycle would move from side to side and he just had the best time on it! 

The geese down at the bay. Ben didn't know what to do....they were as big as he was! Sarah was a little freaked because they kept pecking at her feet.

Grandma and the kids....

Ridgeview Science Award

Sarah received an award for her participation in the District Science Fair today at school.
She was so proud - can't you see it in her face?

My New Car!!!!!

Yes, I am officially a mom!
Tyson and I bought a new car yesterday (we needed it....my Durango went downhill FAST!). Isn't it beautiful? I love it!

Some St. Patty's Day Fun

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Fancy Nancy

To celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday, Sarah's school has had fun dress up days all week. Today was dress like your favorite story book character. Sarah picked Fancy Nancy. She created her whole outfit! Doesn't she look great?!?!

A Boy and His Wheelbarrow

Benjamin could spend his entire life outside (just like his dad!!). The other day, at Toys R Us, I found this little plastic wheelbarrow - Ben LOVES it! Tyson bought him the shovel about 2 months ago (he loves that, too!). He digs and digs then moves the dirt to another location in the yard. Then digs some more....just like daddy does! It's so cute to watch him!