Beach Bums

Lots of beach action this past week! Someone please take me back!!!

Mimi and her sweet babies.

Little beach buddies!

Daddy and Layla!

Uncle Chase and Morgan

Lots of sandcastle building.

Pelican are all about business. I snapped this guy in Edisto actually, but added him on here.

I have turned into that "crazy bird lady." This was a Great White Egret I captured on the fishing pier.

I could seriously get use to this view everyday.

How the Hardins do dinner at the beach. Fresh shrimp in a low country boil.

Ice-cream Tradition

We visited our usual ice-cream spot while at the beach. De'Nucci's is a yearly tradition, and my kiddos look forward to it every year! 

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Gerald

Our little Alligator friend we named Gerald. Despite what the Florida law said, Al and Uncle Chase discovered Gerald's love for marshmallows. By the end of the week, Gerald would respond to his name (hoping for a marshmallow) and was actually sad to see us go.

Don't worry, we only interacted with Gerald from behind a fence. Since he still had some of his yellow stripes, I "guesstimated" his age to be around 2-3 years old.

It will be interesting to see how much he has grown by next summer.

1st time on a ferry!

Some locals told us about some remarkable seafood in Mayport, FL (small suburb outside Jacksonville), so we hoped on a ferry to shave an hour off our trip. It was our first time ever riding on a ferry! The ride was short, but we enjoyed the scenery and birds. 

Picture on the way to dinner via ferry.

Waiting for everyone to load.

Our destination, Singletons Seafood Shack.

Before dinner picture near the pier.

My brother Chase and his girlfriend Morgan doubled up with us "old folks" for a night out.

The locals didn't lie, this was truly the best shrimp I have ever eaten. Why the outside of the restaurant looked rather ratchet, the food was unbelievable.

Enjoying our night out at the beach.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to "my baby daddy." So blessed to call this guy ours!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Father's Day!

Beachin' It 2015!!

Hello Amelia Island 2015!! Back at our favorite beach spot for a week and taking it all in! 

Nothing like a sunset on the beach!

A crane was in the pond behind our condo.

Our hungry turtles were happy to see us as well!

Mimi and I soaking up some rays!

Mimi's Graduation!

At 61 years old, my mom graduated college with a degree in Business Technology. I don't know many people in their late fifties who could start over after ending a marriage of 32 years, work full time, go to school, and still be a phenomenal Mimi. There are times I feel school is hard for me (homework, kids, and work), but then I remember my mom. She is truly an inspiration to me and her grandchildren. 

The graduate and I after the ceremony.

Her biggest fans.

My mom and her parents.

Little party I threw for her at my grandparent's house.