Hurricane Gustav

So, yes we went to the beach with the hurricane coming in. We got there around 4:30 sunday morning. It was actually pretty. When we first got up Sunday morning we tried laying out on the beach but the wind was HORRIBLE! So we went to the pool and ended up getting lots of sun. We all came back burnt. I didn't think the hurricane was going to hit until Tues but I think it came Sunday night, monday morning. When we got up Monday there was not much beach left and you could tell where the waves had been hitting BUT it was very sunny and there were even people out there! Well worth the late night drive!
Sunday night

Monday morning...no beach hardly...notice where the waves are coming in relation to the little sign that you can see in the above pic too

I love this kid!!!

This is the funniest child I have ever met! I couldn't believe some of the stuff that came out of his mouth but he is very sweet! He kept me laughing the whole time!

he wouldn't just hold the cob with his hands so we improvised...Apparently he loves corn and had 2 cobs of it! This was not the last time we would see this corn...

On to the beach...

After the game me and Eric went to meet Laura, Press, and Dylan in Panama City. We got to PCB aroud 4:30 Sunday morning, slept a few hours and then layed on the beach. Even with the Gustav we got burnt! It was very windy but sunny!

the boys playin in the pool

Press, Dylan, & Laura

Laura & Me

Eric & Me

silly boys...if you didn't know (or can't tell) Eric is Press (Laura's hubby) brother...

Game Pics

We had great seats! We were actually in the Clemson section in the lower level but we were right beside the Alabama section and were surrounded by Bama fans.

You could see where the sections ended and started

me and Eric in our seats

Our new friend beside us...They forgot their shakers so I ripped some out of mine and he tied it around his finger!

By the end of the 4th quarter...all the orange had left! HA! SEC, SEC!!!!

Final score...

Here comes the Tide!!!

As we were walking from Centennial Park to the stadium, we noticed some people outside the Omni hotel and buses. We figured the team was about to come out so we waited on them! It was awesome! I was within 2 feet of Saban...who I love!



They look so different in regular clothes but here's Julio Jones...one of the best!

I got pics of John Parker but they're far away and I couldn't find them but how much better is he this year??? I'm so excited for the rest of the season!

Rolllll Tide Rolll!!!!!

How about the Tide??? That was a GREAT way to start the season. EVERYONE said Clemson was gonna win...well they can't compete with the SEC!

Happy Birthday Lindsey!!!

Lindsey turned 25 today! We went to eat at this place called Mudtown behind the Summitt. Its a hole in the wall but it had the BEST food and drink I think I've had in Bham!

Nicole reading Lindsey this years bday poem...

the group

Forgotten beach pics

I was about to post pics from Lindsey's bday last night and found these that I had forgotten about. They are from our last 2 nights in Gulf Shores.

The last night the Willis's were at the beach, we cooked. An hour after we had all finished Denise is still at the table going to town on her crab legs. Sorry Denise...but these pictures are hilarious!



Me and Megan dancing at The Hangout...the cupid shuffle I believe.

Megan so very excited about her mini hamburger!

For all you people bugging me...

here's an update. Sorry still no pictures...this new camera I love but its so big I just don't pull it out to take pictures of everything anymore.

So, my air conditioner got fixed. Apparently, I had a 30 day filter in my unit and well I've never changed it so it clogged up and flooded the unit in the attic. He just had to clean it out and then he changed the filter. Well worth the $275 I paid the man...I would've given him my life savings at the moment I was so hot!

I've been dating somebody...no pics yet. I'll get some at the Alabama Clemson game. I like him...he's sweet.

I'm going to Hawaii in September!!! Woohoo! Me and Kam are going. I can't wait! We are going to Waikiki Beach. We're gonna take surfing lessons, go canoing, see Pearl Harbor, and maybe even go see an active volcano! The resort where we are staying looks sooo nice!

Sorry thats about it...my life is not as exciting as it was in California but I'm so freaking glad to be back. And ya'll might as well calm down cause there won't be any pics for awhile...I'm working all this week. There probably won't be any until the Alabama game...

I'm Sweating...

my air conditioner went out in my house while I was gone...poor Joy! I don't know how you did it! I tossed and turned last night and I had a fan blowing right in my face. I bought a box fan today and have it sitting on the couch beside me but I'm still sweating! My poor Daddy tried to fix it yesterday when we got back from the beach but even though he is the handiest man EVER he couldn't get it to work :( I have some guy coming tomorrow to try...in the meantime I'm staying with a friend tonight.

I also went to probably the best concert ever last night...Def Leppard! I would have pics but they wouldn't let me bring my camera in but it was awesome! For the last 2 songs the lead singer came out in an Alabama jersey and houndstooth hat! Smart man...

Flora-Bama

Today's a bit cloudy so after laying out for just a few minutes we decided to go to Flora-Bama. We looked like the ultimate tourists!

Lamberts

If you haven eaten here...you need to! We started going to Lambert's like 15 years ago. It is so fun! They have vegetables and stuff like that but they bring around all these sides and they come out every few minutes and throw rolls at you. If you want a roll you just wave at the guy and he tosses it to you! Its a fun atmosphere!

We have sandy beaches...California has palm trees

I noticed this trip that the palm trees are just pitiful compared to the ones in California but give me the white sand and warm water over tall palm trees anyday!

Pirates!!!

This store we went into tonight has a ton of pirate stuff! Everyone knows I'm obsessed but Denise is too!!! She has a whole room devoted to them!

Yep, we're gay

These flowers are under one of our balconies and they're so pretty! So I made everybody go down and get their pic made in the flowers...
Uncle Johnny


Wesley

Mama & Daddy

First night out...

Our first night we went to a caribbean restaurant. It was really good but we only took one car. On the way I sat in Mama's lap in the back but that wasn't gonna work for the way back (cause we had all eaten too much) so Daddy climbed in the back of the truck which has a cover over it. It was hilarious! He got out sweating like a pig!

the Hooters down here...and they seem proud

Daddy loading up

letting us know he's still alive

Our matching sunglasses

Finally...some white sandy beaches!!!!

Monday morning the fam left for Gulf Shores. We met Uncle Johnny and Denise on the interstate and when we got up to them they had on the COOLEST sunglasses EVER!!! Best part...they had ALL of us pairs of them! We spend the whole day today on the beach. It acted like it was going to storm for awhile but we stayed in the sand and it passed with no rain...it ended up being a gorgeous day and Daddy is now medium rare and I am well done! We've also been eating great! Last night we went to this caribbean place and tonight it was Live Bait.

Leaving San Diego

For our last night we went out downtown to a really nice bar. It was so freakin expensive...$12 for a drink...I had one.



Aereal didn't wanna leave Laura's house

We had a 2.5hr layover in Denver this time...Aereal took a nap.