PATHFINDERS CAMP AT OIL BELT

Both this and last year I have served as camp nurse during the abbreviated week for the young kids. It's just 3 nights of being in the dorms, but is a great way for kids to get their "feet wet" with the camp experience. Bay decided to go with me again this year and be the big man on campus. In a turn of events I had to leave camp on Tuesday morning with some preterm labor concerns. So I ended up with an IV, Terbutaline injection and Procardia to stop the "activity". I had to stay on the Procardia and be on bedrest until I returned to my doctor in Alabama. I am now off of the Procardia and back to work. Hopefully we won't have too much of that happen anymore.

Bay enjoying his time at the canteen.

Sliding down the big slip n' slide on the grounds.

THE CAMMON NIECES

We made the trip home for Pathfinders camp at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp and stayed around to celebrate the 4th of July. Below are some shots of the nieces on my side of the family. I had not seen Laynee since Christmas, so to say she has changed is quite an understatement.

Audrey and Maya sitting in the lap of their beautiful mama Katie.

Ryan's two oldest girls, Sydney and Ava.

Tiffany's girls Laynee and Vayda in their adorable matching dresses.

Beautiful Little Miss Ella! (Ryan's youngest)

VACATIONS GO TOO FAST!!

On our way home we stopped at Durbin Farms for a cool treat. They had awesome ice cream and a neat little store area. There was also a farmer's market full of fresh vegi's and fruits. I had spied this place on our trip down to the beach. We had stopped for lunch across the road and I made myself remember the exit number so we could stop for ice cream on the way home. Yeah!!

Ok, should have used some flash here, but I didn't catch that until later.

Julie and Bay saying goodbye to the beach.

LAST MORNING IN ORANGE BEACH

Sweet Jackson woke up early the last day so that he could say goodbye to his grandparents, Aunt Jacque and cousins. Here he is holding little Morgan just after he woke up.
The last morning on the beach.

The guys enjoyed playing in the water left on the beach from the tide moving. It was shallow, but deep enough for them to float on their boards.

After flying kites the boys, Joe and Grandpa went out to the beach to catch a crab or two. They came back with a huge crab. Way bigger than pet size. The next morning we released the crab back to his home.

FLYING KITES THE LAST EVENING

The last evening was wrapped up with the kids swimming in the pool.

Lovin' the last evening of vacation.

Joe, Bay and Jackson running to help their kite take flight.

Reagan, Bay and Jackson flying their kites on the beach. It was so breezy Jacque didn't even need to run to get Reagan's in the air. I enjoy the kite flying, it's a lot of fun!!!

A FEW FUN PICS

Our last trip to a souvenir store. This store had photos of when hurricane Ivan caused so much damage on the gulf coast. It's back and remains a landmark in Gulf Shores.

We even got little Max a souvenir onesie.

Just some of the beach houses we saw on our way to and from our condo in Orange Beach. Where else can you have a teal blue house and not be crazy?

LAZER TAG

Jackson had waited all year to go play lazer tag in Orange Beach...just ask him. He'll tell you all about it. No vests for pregnant ladies...aaawww shucks!

Ready for battle

Bay and Joe strapping up for a serious Rinehart Rumble.

Jackson was so excited to FINALLY be getting to play lazer tag.

MORE ORANGE BEACH PHOTOS

Jackson, Julie and Bayley enjoying the last full day of beach fun.

Bay and Joe spent the last full day on the beach doing some serious shell hunting.

Jax had such a great time. He did get too much sun and so we had to add a t-shirt for more sun protection. That did the trick and he could play all he wanted.

Bay and Jackson were digging in a hole to make it even bigger. Oh, the things that entertain young boys. As you can see, it was a really deep hole.

LOVING LULU'S

Hangin' with my guys.

"Me and my sweetheart!"

LULU'S AT HOMEPORT MARINA

One of our favorite places to go for an evening of both entertainment and dinner is LuLu's at Homeport Marina. If you've been there then you know what I am talkin' bout. It is like walking into a constant vacation beach party. We made our first visit last spring when there were few people, so we didn't wait for too long. This year we had about 1 1/2 hrs to pass waiting for our table. Luckily there are plenty of things to see and do while waiting. I think you can tell from the photos that ALL of us had a great time. Oh BTW, LuLu's owner is Jimmy Buffet's sister so that gives you an idea of the atmosphere...very "laid back beach life".

Jackson and I enjoying some chips, salsa, a slushie and a soda. He's my bud!!

At dinner Bay was goofing around and so Joe followed suit.

Jackson and Bayley were good sports, although they grew tired of posing for me.

The call of the neon sign......

FISHING EXCURSION IN THE GULF OF MEXICO

One of the reasons I really wanted every one's schedules to work together for this trip is that Joe wanted to take his Dad on a fishing excursion in the gulf. Knowing how much his Dad likes to fish, Joe wanted to share this experience with his Dad. Bay went along and did quite a bit a fishing as well. The fishing excursion was Larry's Father's Day gift from Joe and Jacque. I think it was a success!

Here is Larry, Joe and Bay standing under the sign along with their "catch of the day". Larry even caught a special fish called a trigger. The crew said it was the best to eat.

Larry enjoying his Father's Day gift.

Bay reeling in the big one.

VACATION, VACATION, VACATION

Jackson and Bayley outside of one of the souvenir shops.

If you look under the lowest red umbrella, you'll see the boys showing a jelly fish to some onlookers.

Jackson relaxing in the shade and half covered in sand.

This is how I spent most of my time on the beach. The sun was great, but quite alot for a prenant lady so I just sat under the umbrella and drank tons of water and gatorade.

MINI GOLFING IN GULF SHORES

Bay and I getting ready to tee off while golfing at the Track. Yes, I golfed too.

Bay is getting so long and lanky...oh, how he's growing.

Joe and Julie mini golfing, yeah Joe won...surprised?

Three cool Rinehart dudes, soon to be four.

MORE VACATION PHOTOS!!

Reagan and Jackson patiently waiting for our table at Doc's Seafood.

If you look closely you will see a dark area in the upper mid to left area of the orange bucket. Guess what it is...a jelly fish! That was second one caught in two days. Just the day before some older boys had caught one and shown our boys. Of course when my boys (Joe included) found one, they had to put it in a bucket as well. Yes, there was no harm to the jelly fish and it was returned to the gulf waters....thank goodness! That was not becoming another pet!

My pre-teen baby, Bay!