Bahamas (Lynn & Shane) 2009

What a welcome break this trip was. 6 nights/7 days on beautiful Grand Bahama! We had a great time as you can see in the photos that follow. I apologize that there are so many, just trying to make sure I shared the fun with all of you.

Can you believe this?

The sunrise from our room overlooking the beach/ocean.

The view from my chair on the first day!
I sat under this fabulous palm tree for shade.

Shane ironing my shirt-priceless.

Said shirt-at dinner.

This is what I could see from my chair on our last day. We rented a set of lounge chairs on the beach that had a bonnet for shade. With the bonnet we were able to spend 12-6 on the beach. As you can see, I enjoy the shade Shane wanted to be in the sun with his chair angled perfectly.

More of the view from my bonnet chair.

We really had a great time!

Spring Formal Cotillion

This is Sarah's second pair of shoes to match this dress. The first pair were beautiful with rhinestones, they broke last week after they had only been worn around the house. I decided to get shoes a little more substantial so they might make it through the evening.

As you can tell that pretty girl is all hair. Every picture taken of her becomes all about the hair. That's a burden she will have to bear. :)

Not sure if she is unhappy with the picture taking or the idea of cotillion.

Evidently she cheered up once she got there and was with her people.

This is the group of kids that live on our street that signed up for cotillion together. I think it made it easier on them to know they had each other. Do they look uncomfortable or what??

February Cotillion

The February cotillion was the last regular date. The March date is the formal held at the country club, they are able to show off the dance moves they have learned this cotillion season. FYI--E is still mad that she is unable to participate. When she was the age SJ is now she refused to register, much less attend, she now regrets that decision.

This first picture I included so you could see her pretty bright pink ballet flats she paired with the black and cream dress.

This was 2 days after she got braces on her teeth, therefore, she was not very happy! I do love her with this serious look on her face.

Horse Races

In nearby Hot Springs, we have a horse racing track. Most of you know of SJ's love of horses, we have visited the horse races a couple of times this racing season. In past years we have taken them a time or two. Our first visit to the races was about a month ago on a pretty nice day, we went with friends, Shane was given box seats to use from a business associate. These seats are up away from the track and we are able to enjoy a more "family" style atmosphere. This was the visit of food.....popcorn, sodas, m&m's, ice cream, nachos, & Jr. mints! Sounds like a tummy ache doesn't it? Here a couple of pics I took of the kids that day!

Our second trip to the races was with Shane's extended family and that trip was just as fun, however, I forgot to take my camera. That is unusual for me these days, as everything is a blogging opportunity! This trip was the Saturday afternoon Arkansas had snow! It was a beautiful sight to see the horses running in the late winter snow.