I remember always going to SHARK HEADS souviner shop when we were down there and always going to the Shipyard where my unlce Doug has worked since before I was born. I love going to the shipyard at night. It is always so lit up and you can see all the boat they are building and knowing that you got to see some of the biggest battle ships before they even float on water, to me it has always been cool. I remember being there right after they brought the ship "THE COLE" into dock for repairs after the terriosts blew a hole in the side of it killing so many sailors. That I will never forget.
After my parents divorced (still stinks) trips were different but still had a great time.
Beaches were always so full and we would stay out all day.
This trip was a little different.
The beaches were not full, years have changed us all alot and now being the mother to small children and experiencing the excitement of your children playing in the sand, and playing in the ocean (somewhat) was all new.
The oil spill stopped a lot of the ocean going fun. We did make it to Gulf Shores and looked for some TAR BALLS (a strange request of my husband since he wasnt able to go) yes we found some, saved them and Gracie is planning on taking them to science lab once school starts.
Sophie got to see the ocean for the first time (and ate the sand). We ate at the famous LULU's in Gulf Shores and of course visited the ship yard where Jake stood in awe of the huge battle ships they were working on getting ready to travel to the war to help fight for our freedom.
In all it was a great trip and I got to spend some great time with my dad and brothers and sister. Me and my dad have had a distance between us for a few years, but God has mended that relationship and I see that some things are not always what others would have you believe.
Here are a few pictures of our trip, Cant wait until next year.
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