In a few weeks it will be Bill's birthday but the only weekend we could all coordinate was this weekend so we combined Father's Day and his birthday Friday and Saturday! There was a rousing game of Pig after dinner on Friday!
When it was dark enough outside, we had some fireworks!
On Saturday, we packed up and headed out to the south end of Amelia Island for some fishing and beach time.
It was a perfect day! There was lots of skim-boarding and body- surfing and wave jumping by the cousins while the adults did some fishing and I kept my recliner company!
A baby black tipped shark was a frequent visitor!
A stingray put up a huge fight! (He is 2' long for his body with another 15" of tail. If you look about halfway down the tail, you will see his spike that gives him his name!)
Ella has been growing so very tall--
at 12 1/2 she is only 1/2" shorter than me! (I'm 5' 6" !)
After the beach where we were all sun-kissed, and headed to a favorite restaurant for dinner before we headed home.
It sure did me good to be with this bunch!
(the group included our two youngest sons and families!)
What a lovely time!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful posts you have been publishing! I love all the knitting and quilting, that new quilt is awesome. And the sweater will be lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day! That's a beautiful beach. So much room to yourselves. Our pitiful little beaches are elbow to elbow these days.
ReplyDeleteWonderful day; thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great day. Happy Father's day to Bill and your sons.
ReplyDeleteCurious minds want to know. Where did you eat? We loved Timotee's and a little café in Yulee that I don't think is there anymore.
Amelia Island is my favorite place on earth. IF we had been able to make a house buy in Old Town, I think we would have stayed in Florida. We had just finished looking at a house and our realtor called and said they had just signed a contract. Boooo!
What a wonderful weekend, full of celebrations!! I'm so happy to read that you had such a great time. You all look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a wonderful weekend for all of you. Ella is so tall for her age. Piper, who is also 12 1/2 is 5''3" and I thought she was tall! I'm so glad that you were well enough to get out and enjoy this time with your family.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy
What a lovely day!
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