More beachin'.

Let's go back to where we left off with Ellie.  SHe wasn't the only one who got a glitter tat!  Gabs wanted Rapunzel, so we chose a mermaid with long hair and had it done in purple.  It seemed to appease her, so we done good! 

I went with the turquoise glittered bluebird of happiness.  After all, I am at the beach, how could I be anything but happy?!!

Ellie back at the tiki bar, hanging out with her new friends. 

And then, it was TRICK time!!  Ellie is getting a little braver with regards to the water.  There is a big blue line in this pool that let's you know when you are past 3 feet.  Ellie is careful to not pass that line when not in her floaties or ring.  She loves the fact that she is now over 3' tall, apparently, and can touch. 

All of us can remember that, can't we?!  Being able "to touch"?!   I'll be glad when Gabbi can too! 

After day one of swimming, we hit the Hangout.  Anyone who's been to Gulf Shores likely knows about this place, and if you haven't been, I highly recommend it.  Lots to do. 

THis little angel had not had a nap all day, and had been swimming hard, so let's just say she and I didn't have a very pleasant evening!  They also have a huge sandpile, and when I let her go sit atop it pre-dinner, she was finally happy and quiet.  However, when asked to come down, things went from bad to worse!!  NAP is NECESSARY!!!

To the untrained eye, she looks like a normal little girl here, except maybe for the excessive lipstick. 

This one is never all that "normal"... here she is preparing for the Macarena.  And actually, she was pretty dang good!! 

More tomorrow. 

MO