Heatwave Triathlon....

Saturday, before we left for vacation, Matt competed in the Heatwave Triathlon ~ 1/2 mile swim, 24 1/2 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run. Yes, this is his "big" race each year! And we were so proud because he did it 15 minutes faster than last year...big improvement!

Anna Lauren and I love cheering for Daddy and for a special treat, Nanna joined his cheering section for this race. It was a fun morning for all, and we were very proud of Matt!

Matt (#308) walking into the water...I love this picture because they all look so serious / focused...

Matt (back left) coming out of the water...it was windy and the water was choppy, but he had a good swim overall...

Running to transition from swim to bike...

Going out on his bike...he raced in his "bright" shirt, which I love because I can spot him!

One of the many smiles he gives his cheering section! We are so blessed that he races with such a good attitude and always takes time to acknowledge us!

One more smile before heading out for 24 1/2 miles...

Here he comes...can you tell by his smile that the bike is his favorite?

Getting some water before heading out on the 6.2 mile run...there is nothing fun about this run...been there done that...you just have to get through it the best you can...

Anna Lauren loves races and especially when she makes new friends...we met Chloe at this race and they had a fun time playing together while their dads were racing...

Last little part of the run...almost done!

Headed to the finish line...not too many smiles at this point!

Between Matt's shirt and Anna Lauren's orange flower she insisted on wearing, you could easily spot these two!

Me and my triathlete...I love watching him race, but gosh, I CANNOT wait to be racing again!

Matt and Anna Lauren chilling in the shade after the race...way to go, Daddy!

Orange Beach Vacation ~ Day 6 ~ The Fun is Over...

Unfortunately the "last" day of vacation arrived, and we had to pack up and head back home yesterday. We had a FABULOUS vacation at The Caribe in Orange Beach!

Anna Lauren pointing to the frog...this was a waterfall when you entered the condo building, and she thought the frog and the water were great fun!

Pushing the elevator button...she made sure she was the only one that pushed the elevator buttons all week...

She really is a good helper...sometimes too much help...BUT...at least most of the time she is willing to "do her part"...

Photo Shoot on the Beach...

Orange Beach Vacation ~ Day 5

Tomorrow we pack up and head home so we took full advantage of our last "full" day at the beach. We went swimming this morning, came in for lunch and nap, and then headed back out for more swimming. After we had enough of swimming, we got dressed for pictures on the beach then went to ride the ferris wheel and have dinner. It was a fun day for all!



Matt on the lazy river...

Matt had no idea I was taking his picture...he was relaxing to say the least!

For some reason, the water was not on at the slides this morning...so...Anna Lauren came down slow enough for me to actually take a "smiling" picture!

The water being off didn't keep her from sliding...it was just slower!

When all else fails, just jump off the bottom of the slide...

And then the water came on...check out her "fat face" before going under....she was ready!

And here is Daddy...he was excited when the water came on because he knew he would get "stuck" without the water flowing...

Chilling on the lazy river...

Acting like a princess...although, she actually acts like a princess very seldom...

Our cute beach bum...she has had one fun week!

She has been begging to ride the ferris wheel at the Wharf all week...we told her if she would "somewhat" cooperate and take pictures on the beach we would take her. Look at that face...can you tell she is excited to be standing in line to get on the ferris wheel?

Waiting to get on the ferris wheel...love these two!

Watching the ferris wheel go round and round...

All smiles...finally on the ferris wheel!

Daddy and Anna Lauren ready to ride!