Labor Day Luck

While most were fleeing the Gulf Coast due to approaching hurricane Gustav, we headed right for the drama to spend the weekend in Crystal Beach. I've never been so interested in the path of a hurricane in my entire life. It seemed like we checked the forcast hourly. But, luck was with us and we ended up having an amazing weekend with absolutely no weather problems whatsoever. In fact, it couldn't have been more perfect. Ok, maybe Kasia could have done without finding that cockroach. But, the water was warm, the beaches weren't crowded (only crazies like us were there), we had great company, and a great place to stay. Here's a little picture of our beloved beach house "Jubilee".

We had lots of ideas we'd researched of places to go and things to do. But, conditions were so perfect that we ended spending most of our time right here on the beach.

I've never before seen four kids play so well together for so long with absolutely no whining. I loved seeing them enjoy being outside so much. Usually my kids spend only a half hour in the backyard before getting restless. Maybe if we had a beach back there things would be different.

We did make them come inside a few times. They're lined up here ready to lauch their balloon powered rockets.

This was taken in hopes of being our Christmas card picture but, I don't think Carter's expression makes the cut. Below is the fun family we shared our beach house with. In Brett's defense, the sun was pretty bright.

And, finally, the red snapper who gave his all so we could have a fabulous Sunday dinner. Kasia, that recipe was awsome.

Crystal Beach has found a place in our hearts and we hope to return soon.