Thank You Thursday

Rain or Shine Family Time!

Last week the whole gang (minus Mack and Cheryl ) spent a week together. Marci came up with the idea and did all the leg work.  Marci and Mike found a Beach House to rent and everyone saved the date.

 picture via Marci

We brought games and books but mostly sand and water toys, 

of course... 

(beach, sand, water)

You'd think, right?

  picture via Marci

(Preston catching a moment with the sun out)

Unfortunately  the weather didn't cooperate too long.

 

picture via Marci

Well we did have advanced warning about Hurricane Alex, thanks to our friend Dr.Jim.

We decided to go anyway.  We knew it would be a whirl wind ...  and we had a blast!

 

  picture via Marci
Mike and Scott got this inflatable raft... 

 Cute Guys

 picture via Marci
Oh No!

  picture via Marci
Scott and Mike walking back empty handed, a guy on the beach helped them get it back :).

Each family provided an evening meal:

GreatFrog and Grammie - Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Miner's - Marinated Chicken on the Barbie

Freeman's - Bacon Wrapped Dogs and Dill Potato Salad

 picture via Marci

I'm craving that potato salad right now!

Scott and Kayley were able to come for one night 
 and we celebrated Mike's birthday. 

 picture via Marci

Hope with her adorable little nieces♥

Definitely a new Summer Tradition for the Miner Clan!