Our first vacation

For our anniversary this year Bradley and I decided about 6 months ago that we would take a weekend to celebrate. We first thought we would go to New Orleans, and even made reservations. However, if we've learned anything over the past three years, we've learned that your plans can change. We ended up going to the beach at the last minute and I have to say THANK YOU to Brooke, Leland, Katie and Trina for making it all possible. This was our first real trip without the kids since we got married. We've had a couple of overnighters (thank you Kelly!), but this was the first time we went further than an hour away and for more than 18 hours. 

We went down to Gulf Shores on Friday and returned yesterday (Monday).  We spent most of the time relaxing and hanging out with my cousin and his friend Jill. We walked and jogged on the beach Saturday morning and then sat on the beach with Clay and Jill for the afternoon. We had a nice dinner at the Warf on Saturday and spent Sunday morning and midday running around town and hanging out at the Flora-Bama. No late nights this time, and I actually slept through the night on Sunday night!! Woo hoo! 

Here are some pics, I'll post a few more once Jill sends them to me: 

First stop: Pink Pony Pub and some margaritas!!!!

Second stop: the beach!!! We literally went right in and got in the water. Bradley came out of no where and tackled me. As surprised and soaked as I was, it was really fun!

The sun setting on our first day of vacay:

Mimosas!!