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We hadn't been to our favorite family beach spot in almost 2 years, so when my husband and I were awarded summer vacations, we once again took advantage of a trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Last year the oil spill kept us away, but this year was as beautiful as ever!
We have our favorite restaurants: Lulu's(Jimmy Buffett's sister's place), The Hangout, Lambert's-"Home of the Throwed Rolls", and my favorite... The Original Oyster House.
They all have good food and I ordered shrimp just about every night that we went out to eat. My husband thinks I am nuts, I say why not since I love it so much?:)
The kids always enjoy playing Putt Putt and we always take a break from the sun at least one day to see a movie and shop at the wonderful outlet mall in Foley.
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Our daughter posing for me and my new camera
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Our 4 children having to endure mandatory beach pictures:)
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Our 3 sons
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We just arrived home last night and we already can't wait to go back! We just wish we could afford a beach house down there to retire in:)
Happy Summer and Safe Travels! :)