Family photo time. Once again, Neil knocked it out of the park getting everyone to smile and look at the camera. Only took 70007374 pictures to get that 1 keeper! #familyphotosaresohard #butsoworthit #beachbumfamily #everyonesmile
A fun evening in Pensacola. We usually eat out once on our vacation and in Florida, the kids beg for Flounder’s. They have a playground on the beach with a mister, a volleyball court, a live band that plays fun music, and the popcorn shrimp is awesome. We also made a quick stop in Ron Jon’s because when in Florida, it’s a state law that you must visit Ron Jon’s when you find one! Noah asked a sales guy if “they have a surf board about 1/4 the size of the full size $600 one.” I told him, why don’t you just ask him if they have one your size and what you can afford, which is more like 10% of the $600 one?!? #masteredtheskimboard #movingontosurfboard #imnotpackingasurfboardhome #cantsurfindallas #raisingasurfbum
Kool Klub #justlikedaddy #butkoolerwithstarwarsglasses
Day 1 is in the books. Red flag meant rough waves but it also gave us some great sand and skimboard time. Noah found a skimboard this spring at Dirt Cheap for $12 and begged to get it for this trip. Let me warn you, it’s not as easy as it looks. The guys you see doing at the beach are professionals and make it look way easier than it actually is. I tried it first because, well, I’m the Mama and if anyone is going to make a fool of themselves first, it should always be the Mama! I threw that skinny board out on the water with confidence and jumped on the board thinking “I’ve got this!!!” The board stood still and my body launched my face right into the sand! I couldn’t stop laughing!!! Noah is starting to get the hang of it-I’ll be anxious to see how he does by the end of the week. I’ll probably stick to taking videos and pictures!
Ready to start the day
Joe Patti’s also sells beignets and they are the best ever because the offer filled ones, with Bavarian cream!!! (Sorry Cafe Du Monde!). They also give you a coupon for a free basket when you purchase seafood!
Joe Patti’s is always our first stop in Florida. They have the best fresh seafood and the best prices. Hannah’s still not a fan of the smell of fresh seafood, but it’s a small price to pay for amazing seafood. This was the first time that THE Joe Patti has helped us though. We’ve always seen him behind the counter calling out numbers over the speaker, but we were so excited to get to talk with the famous Joe! He was really really nice and gave us probably an extra pound of swordfish for free! If you’re ever in Pensacola, be sure and make a stop to visit our BFF, Joe!
This road trip is brought to you by the letter B. Beach, Buc-ee’s and ‘Bama! Visited the only Bucee’s outside of Texas, Foley Alabama! I may have purchased my first Bucee’s shirt here. #$2.35/gallon #nextstopflorida #bringonthebeach
The one. The only Buc-EE’s outside of Texas – aren’t those fine folks in Alabama lucky!
