4th at Ono

or... my longest post yet in terms of pictures.  I'm just going to go ahead and apologize.  Honestly I couldn't contain myself.  When you combine three adorable kids, the beach, a holiday weekend and Kimmy's fabulous camera, there's no way I could narrow it down. So enjoy the abundance of photos and shorter than usual descriptions.

We arrived at Orange Beach's, Ono Island on Friday evening and Savannah and Grant were thrilled to be in eachother's company and on vacation!

Ron and I awoke each morning early and enjoyed this view while sipping on coffee.

We were graciously invited to spend the weekend here with the Cox Clan.

Saturday morning we went to a Patriotic Parade.

Grant and Savannah were dead ringers for lots of loot.

They loved the suckers they caught.

We took the boat to an island, swam and built sandcastles.

Dug in the sand,

and laughed at eachother because we looked silly in shades.

Washed the sand off and read books before naps.

Got dressed up in matching patriotic outfits because our Mommies said so and went to dinner

Refused to really smile for the camera because we were more interested in the neighbors.

Pointed at the "woof woofs"

Only family photo from the weekend.

We ran into newly married, Ashley at the restaurant.  Remember, Ron and I went to their reception at that fabulous house in Fairhope?

Sunday was the same scenario... Grant loves the beach!

and his goldfish.

Savannah and Grant played their little hearts out and we enjoyed them taking three hour naps each day!

Kimmy and I with our pal, Melanie

The highlight of Sunday evening for the kids was the Ice Cream Boat.  They both had cotton candy Popsicles.

Sad to see the Ice Cream Boat go.

Grant devoured his and made a huge mess.

Savannah loved hers as well.

Perfect ending to a great day.

or so we thought... couldn't go to bed without playing Mardi Gras which consisted of Nathan throwing beads down to the kids to catch

Thanks for a great weekend Kimmy and Nathan!

and if you still have some time to kill, check out our fourth of july with the Cox family last year.  It's amazing how much our babies have grown in one year!  CLICK HERE.