8.05.2011

Guest Post By John Jacobs: Day 6

Hello, I have taken over the blog for a day because my beautiful wife is slaving over school work. Day 6 started just like every other day for me (John) at 5:45 with Carter. At about 8:00 everyone else started the stir, and we could start our day.


The boys all decided to go to Gulf Shores to play some golf while the girls chilled by the pool.


Grace was acting unusual, but still enjoyed a cold treat.


Drew decided to go airborne and give us that million dollar smile.


Grace decided to try and jump, but as long as there was a float to catch her. She was terrified of getting her face wet. Honestly I don't know where she gets here style, probably from her mother. Cool goggles girl!


My girl is a trend setter. Tripp Davis and Lily decided to don some goggles and take a dip too.



This was one of the few times all week Carter did not want to be held by me. He decided since  I wasn't around, he would just chill.


Now he is working on his tan. Carter got used to the beach lifestyle.


After a day at the pool and on the links, the whole fam headed for a delightful evening at Lulu's. We also found out that Grace had a fever. That did not stop her from grabbing a shovel and hitting the sand. She did tell us that she was not hurting anymore.



I was informed that this outfit is not girlie because my wife says this is not a sailor outfit. Well I guess she is right even though there are sailboats on it. Anyway, he is an awesome boy when he wants to be.


Mimi and Poppa enjoying some seafood and good company. I think Poppa missed his calling as a model. Look at the way he works that camera. 


The Taylor boys enjoying some sun (maybe a little too much, it was hot) and some good food.



Look at this cute family. Hey John smile at the camera (oh wait that is me).


Grace even tried a crab claw.


After Lulu's, we decided to take a Jacobs' trip to the outlet malls in Foley. Carter and I posed at the Nike store.


I took some pictures of Jenn, Carter, and Grace but since I am not that great at working the camera, they turned out horrible. Jenn did catch Grace playing in this Snoopy ride. She was pretending to make us cookies and sell them to us. Life is always interesting with her.


Blogging was a lot harder than it looked. We had a great trip, and I am so thankful to have such a wonderful family. Jenn will be back tomorrow with Day 7 of our adventure.

8.04.2011

Day 5

Wednesday morning, we went to the beach with Beth and Lily for a little while.  John helped the kids build a sandcastle.



Then, we looked for seashells.  I found a whole sand dollar and Grace found a ton of teeny tiny shells.  And, we were both very proud of our treasures!



We went back to the beach house to swim in the pool.  Later, we got ready to take family pictures at the beach.  Steph made all of the kids super cute seersucker outfits...thanks Steph!!!  Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures that I absolutely love!  Grace was not too cooperative and Carter fell asleep while John was holding him...weird!  So, these are the best photos.







We did get a good photo of the whole Taylor fam!

top:  Mom, Dad, Me, Carter, John, Charlie, Steph, Brad, Beth, Jenna,
Julie (and baby boy), Daniel
bottom: Grace, Tripp, Andrew, Lily

8.03.2011

On Day 4, We Swam


tuesday, we spent the entire day at the pool.  it was a fun and relaxing day!  the water had been so cold from the rain on sunday and tuesday it had finally warmed up.  so, carter finally got to swim!


the three amigos


tripp learned how to swim with his face in the water...although, he had to be reminded to come up for air!



carter and charlie floating...i don't think they knew that the other one was in the pool too!


grace caught up on her reading while lounging around the pool.  i think i read 2 chapters of my book this year...maybe, i'll be able to finish it next summer.


drew found a way to combine his 2 loves, trains and water, by creating a water train!  He's so smart!


lunch time!!!





beth & lily



crazy uncles





we had a fun pool party/shrimp boil for the july birthdays!





there was a little planking involved.



brad, steph, & charlie 


daniel, julie, & jenna


time for cake!  yum!



the birthday kids (minus tripp)


mimi's birthday gifts


we still have 3 more days of vacation!  i know, i know...you are so over this!