Day 2...

Saturday ~ Day 2...

We started Saturday morning off bright and early as we headed out to watch Matt do the Alabama Coastal Triathlon ~ 300 yard swim, 10 mile bike, and 2 mile run.

Matt and Anna Lauren, his biggest fan!

Thanks for our friends Eugene and Jennifer, Anna Lauren has the perfect t-shirts for races. As you can see ~ Swim Daddy Swim, Bike Daddy Bike, Run Daddy Run!

Matt waiting in line to start the swim...he has the best race attitude...he is always all smiles and truly having so much fun as we strongly believe that is what it is all about.

And of course, our thumbs up...we always get a wave or thumbs up to let us know he is "ok" and ready to race!

Matt going into the water to start the swim in some pretty rough water we must say...

Matt coming out of the water. It did take him a little longer than I was expecting but not only was the water rough, he stopped and helped someone until the lifeguard could get to them. He said he just held onto the guy and pushed him up every time a wave came...there is something about racing at the beach...both times he has gone out of his way to help another triathlete...last time he gave his wheel to someone and this time could have very likely saved someone's life.

Matt going out on his bike for his 10 mile bike ride...

Thank goodness...no flat tires this time! Just a twisted bike helmet strap that he couldn't get straight so had to stop and get it straight then go again...all just part of it!

Coming in on the bike...

Matt going out on the run...I did not make it from point A to B in time to get any shots of him head on...just his back...oh well, I was there trying my best with a camera, stroller, and two year old that didn't want to ride in the stroller or let MeMe hold her!

Anna Lauren and Daddy finishing the race...she was all excited about finishing the race with him until she realized everyone was going to clap and scream as they ran through the finish line...she doesn't really like to be the center of attention.

Yea...good race...good race!

And the highlight of Anna Lauren's morning...getting to play on a giant pile of sand at The Hangout!


After the race, we were all hot and sweaty so we headed to the pool for a little while...

Matt trying out the "kid" slide in his tube...it was a little big for the slide, but he made it work...

Since Daddy had a float, Anna Lauren needed a float. However, she didn't slide on her raft...she just preferred to pull it down the slide with her.

For some reason, this picture is so funny to me...

Anna Lauren made a "friend" at the pool. Landon, her new friend, was 9 days younger than her, and they had a blast playing with each other every day. Anna Lauren only wanted to wear her goggles because Landon was wearing his...here...they were getting ready to race down the slide. It is so fun to watch 2 year olds communicate with each other.

Matt and Pop Pop just relaxing at the pool...

Anna Lauren and her new friend Landon decided they would have a sand fight...so...they chased each other around and threw sand on each other.

After Matt's triathlon, some fun at the pool, and a long nap, we headed to the beach to take some family pictures. Then we enjoyed dinner at the Shrimp Basket (one of our favorites).