Gulf Shores Day 1

Mom and I woke up before sunrise and decided to walk on the beach. The weather was mild but clouds were rolling in from gulf carrying rain. We didn't make it back to the condo before the rain started up. On the way in we ran into John who joined us for breakfast. As mom was cooking the breakfast there was a break in the clouds just enough for us to see the sun rise.

 After breakfast we started the home tour, touring each of the condos. Below a bunch are out on Ruth and Fedi's balcony. Their condo also has an indoor pool with an indoor and outdoor hot tub.

 Nancy sure had fun on the beach. She is staying in Joan and Tim's condo which is a nice roomy 3 bedroom at Spinnaker point. Next we toured Dave and Rachel's condo then headed over to Dan and Susan's.

 Poor Dan and Susan arrived late to find their condo had not been cleaned since the last group of people had stayed there 10 days ago and it held soiled diapers. The sheets and towels had been bunched together for the cleaning lady to launder. Beth came up with some clean sheets last night so they had something to sleep in, then all of us girls along with Dan and Susan made short work of getting it cleaned and ready for the week. It also just happened to be Susan and Levi's birthday. Once the work was done we went over to admire Beth and Greg's new dock, fire-pit, picnic area.

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 Karin was not with us or she would have completed the picture below of us sisters.

Next on the fun schedule was volley ball in the vacant lot next to mom's condo. Karin is serving the ball.

 Poor Jessica hurt her arm snow boarding. Perhaps the sunshine will help heal her arm.

 Hannah and Faith came over to head to the beach but stopped first to talk to grandma.

 Tim brought Mackenson to the beach. All these pictures were taken from mom's balcony as everyone was making their way to the beach.

 Berlica, Bethany, Bill and Sarah had to stop and pay toll to mom by admiring Miss Molly.

 Faith found a seashell to play with while she was waiting for the rest to catch up with her.

 We made our way down the beach to the hot tub at Ruth's condo, it was so relaxing we needed to all go in for our afternoon naps. After lunch Diane, Beth and Ruth came over to play Mexican Train with mom and I. Beth won. We took another walk on the beach then for supper mom cooked lamb chops. AT 7:00 pm we made our way back to Beth and Greg's fire pit where we sang around the fire.

 John gave his testimony then Jacki read out of Job. What a great ending to a relaxing day.