Update

They stopped welting and turned bright red.

Here is an update on the legs... (can you tell this was a HUGE part of our vacation???)

They got all over. This is her shin.

Back of the legs. Can you say, "OUCH!"

Back of left leg. Crazy painful!

The Crab Shack- Tybee Island

We had to head out of town to get medicine for Addison's legs. On our way back into town, we decided to stop for lunch at "The Crab Shack." It was a very unique restaurant. There were tables with holes in the middle with a garbage can underneath. That way one could throw away their un-edible parts so no one had to look at them. (The kids were very thankful for that!!) After lunch, we stayed long enough to feed the live gators. The kids thought it was very cool that they had the chance to do that.

A shot I took at "The Crab Shack." This is totally unedited!! 

Ms. Addi Patty

Ticey Bicey

Jenna Bo-Benna

The girls feeding the gators. Taesun had pooped out by this time!!

Look closely... the gator is about to get his snack.

She loved every minute of this!

Random smiling Rob pic

Isn't he so cute!! Love that little guy! (and the big one too!!)

Somebody woke up to feed the gators.

Aahh!! Don't eat the Daddy!

She looks pyscho here, but she is attempting to "tickle" the alligator.

Best friends... (sometimes)

The Jellyfish Incident

This one deserves a post in and of itself. When we were at the beach, the tide was going VERY VERY FAR OUT. There was indeed a mile of sandbar that you could walk on only getting your ankles wet. I've never seen anything like it!! It was kind of fun since the kids found "an island" and dubbed it The Ro Island. We sat and played. We dug for crabs. We dug down into the water table and tried to see how long we could keep the hole going for. Once we got a bit sandy, I offered to go into the "deeper" water (which was about up to my knees) with the girls to rinse off the sand. We were there a whole whopping 15 seconds when Addison started screaming in pain and running around like a chicken with her head cut off. I had ZERO clue what I was supposed to do. Quickly I ran over to her and within seconds Rob was there to the rescue. It appears that she was attacked by about five jellyfish at once. We later learned that it is apparently mating season for the jellies right now. Hmmm... I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have swam out there knowing that!!! Here is what it looks like when you get attacked by mating jellyfish...      

                                      

                                             swollen yucky jellyfish stings

closeup of the redness and pain

my poor baby trying to be a big girl about it

We're lucky she didn't go into shock.

Natives of Tybee said that they had never seen such a bad set of stings before.
 Everyone thought she might be allergic to it.  She wasn't, but man was she in pain!!

More Pics...

And finally, we get to the good stuff. Pics of the kids at the beach.... Hope you enjoy!

Addison... pre-incident

Goofy husband

T-Dog having fun

Ms. Jenna

A very serious boy

My three kiddos

Sandcastle Queen

Tybee Island Day II

Before we left home, I started a photography online course with The Photography Institute. It is pretty intense and very fun. I am a beginner in every sense, so please don't judge the Institute by my works. Here are a couple of shots I took in hopes of becoming a better photographer.

I loved the fact that the sign warns danger of drowning and the mom was chasing after her son as I was taking this shot.
Sometimes you just can't plan things any better!!

                                      

The striations of the sand were just beautiful. The tide was going out fast and furious while we were there.

Our little setup at the beach. These are the chairs and umbrella I bought from Sams Club.

Tybee Island 2011

For our end of summer vacation this year, we decided to go to a quaint beach town about 4 1/2 hours away from home. It is located 20 minutes from Savannah, Georgia and is named Tybee Island. 

So, as we arrived we decided to hit a local restaurant named, "Sharky's." It was pretty good. The thing we realized is that an hour to an hour and a half wait is pretty normal at this beach town. Rob and I had fried seafood and were pleased with our choices. The kids chose not to partake of the yummy shrimp and scallops, and chose chicken fingers and cheeseburgers instead. BORING!!!

The beach house we stayed at was quite retro. It was original to the 1950's and had the matching tv, stereo system, windows, kitchen, and bathrooms to match. Even though I was not too happy with the accommodations upon arrival, they actually grew on me the longer we stayed there. Don't get me wrong though... I definitely think we'll chose a different place to stay next time. 

And so was our first day at Tybee Island. 

Off to the Beach....

So, it's almost time. We've lived here for about a month now and are ready to finally go on a vacation. It is good timing since the kids start school here on August 8th! I am super excited to try a new vacation spot.... Tybee Island, GA. We are only four hours from there and if it is nice, I can just imagine it now...

The kids have a three day weekend? Rob has some time of work? My parents are coming to visit and want to go to the beach? I am sick of all the crap when it comes to moving?

Well then.... Let's Go To The Beach!!!

Sorry. I'm a bit excited if you couldn't tell. We bought these cute Nautica beach chairs for Rob and I and a matching beach umbrella at Sams Club at quite a good deal! They are sitting in my garage collecting dust as we speak. Time to dust those suckers off and drag them to Tybee! 

{{{On a side note:}}} I have started taking classes at The Photography Institute online. I have already competed Module 1 and am working ahead of schedule. It feels great to be learning. I can't wait to practice what I've learned thus far at the beach this weekend. Maybe if you are lucky, I'll share some on here as well. Just depends on what they turn out like. I don't want to share the goods until they are perfected, ya know?! 

{{{On another side note:}}} Can you believe that one season of soccer for three kids is costing me over $500?!?!?!? What has this world come to? Is everyone related to Donald Trump or Bill Gates? That's the only way I can understand why we haven't revolted as a community yet. Aye,yi, yi!! (That check actually hurt to write!) 

Happy Trails and Until We Meet Again...

Babysitters Anywhere?

Man, it is hard to find babysitters in Atlanta!! It seems that there are no young women in our ward that babysit. So, to the outskirts we go. In search of someone reliable to watch our precious children as we try to keep our relationship alive through dating... 

The problem is that I'm so exhausted just with trying to find a babysitter that I am probably going to need a nap before I even leave the house tonight!! Moving can be sooo rough. Ugh!

Bug Control!!

The exterminators came yesterday. We have lots of deep woods in our backyard, so bugs are inevitable. Also with the 90'+ weather we always have in the summer here, bugs are constantly trying to find a water source... which ends up in my home. Anyway- the exterminators were called for an ant problem in the kitchen. I have kept my kitchen (and rest of the house) immaculate, so no reason for the ants. Unfortunately they followed me to Georgia and tried to take root in my kitchen. Less than 24 hours after the bug man sprayed, I woke up to this lovely creature in my home. We just got ADT installed and up and running, so I was under the assumption that I was "safe" while Rob is out of town with his new job. Boy was I wrong. This guy looks dead, right? We sure thought so. I decided that there was no way in Haities that I was going to pick up this sucker with a napkin, so I thought the vacuum would do the trick. Well, I'll-be-darned if this ginormous monster started flipping over and trying to run towards me. There I was- armed with the vacuum in hand- and I was being "attacked" by this monster bug that was less than one foot from my bed! The girls were in my bathroom at the moment and I later had to apologize for the obscenities I began to scream as I attempted to decimate this creature. The vacuum was barely strong enough for this sucker. It took multiple strokes with the cleaner to suck him up. All I can say is... "Rob, please come home!!"

We've Moved!!!

This past week we drove a total of 21 hours (two trips to Atlanta and back,)unloaded two truck-loads, bought a new piano, new minivan, new grill, new bedding for guests, and finally are excited to say....

WE LIVE IN ATLANTA!!!

We love it here so far. My parents came down with Lindsay on Friday afternoon. We have been busy sightseeing and getting to know our community. We went swimming at our own private club, went downtown to visit the World of Coca-Cola Museum (which meant taking the MARTA-our public rail system,) and went to the movies. Atlanta is HOT, but beautiful!! Everywhere you go there are the most beautiful crepe myrtles in full bloom, landscaping to die for, bermuda grass, friendly drivers, golf courses, Korean restaurants, and much more. The kids absolutely LOVE having their own rooms again and this time they each have their own bathroom as well. Frankly- I love the whole house, but have to say that taking a jacuzzi in the new bathtub was AMAZING! It is HUGE! The parents left just this morning and as soon as I said "Goodbye" to my mom, I bawled like a baby. I hate goodbyes!! The funniest part is that we will probably see them before the end of this year. Oh well... Like mother, like daughter.