Beach Days

We recently were blessed to spend some time on St Simons Island, in Georgia.

And what is better than time at the beach, than time at the beach with friends and family?   

The pictures really tell the story....

Our dear friends, The Murrays

Lucy and Emma

Lucy, Brian and Abby

 Uncle Timmy came up from Jacksonville one day.

My friend Nancy lives in SSI now.

Brian and Jon, in typical formation.

The girls having fun--all week.  Nothing better.

"Surfer Girl"

Emma teaching Lucy how to boogie board. 

She loved it...and was a pro by the end of the week!

Lucy loved being on Daddy's shoulders in the ocean.

Can you tell?

This pic's title:  "Peaches and Beaches"

One late afternoon, after a fleeting rain storm.   My first rainbow on the beach.

A morning walk on the beach....

looking for shells on the sand bar.

We spent one day on Jeckyll Island, 30 minutes south of SSI.

We rented this fun bike and explored the island.

The old trees there are breathtaking.

We saw 4 baby alligators.  See one of them in the left/middle side of the pic, poking his head out?

I kept worrying wondering where their Mama was?

This was a fun day, when Emma decided to bury Lucy in the sand.

I couldn't believe how still she stayed... for so long!

Emma's up next!

Last night.  Stayed late....

Having fun ....

and savoring every last minute.....

Such wonderful memories.   (Even if my camera settings were off!)

I look at all these pictures, and remember all the new memories.....

and realize how richly blessed I am.

Lucy took this pic! (not bad for a 6 year old!)

Call Her 'Drama Queen'

Our girl seems to love to perform.  And lately she has been getting her share of opportunities.    Like her recent participation at a local church's "MAD Camp" (Music, Art and Drama).  She had a blast with a few of her friends from Kindergarten.

My favorite was her singing --and signing-- "Jesus Loves Me."  It was so precious and inspiring to witness 300 kids performing this.

It was fun to practice taking pictures of Lucy being thrown in the air...all the while watching her dramatic expressions.  I still need work on my end, but Lucy has the drama thing down.

 
Next on the list, her gymnastics showcase. 

She hammed it up for all it was worth, and seemingly loved every minute of it. 

Lately, she has been into winking.

Can you say "drama queen?"

I love this picture below. Wondering what her and her gym friends are laughing about.....

Taking in all her ribbons she earned.....

And even when she is soaking up the sun spots in our house, she has a dramatic look about her? 

Don't you think?

Here's to more drama events as the summer unfolds!