Sister's Trip '16: Beach Sunsets

Some pretty beach sunsets...

Sister's Trip '16: Beach Fish

We had to practice up on our underwater photography, so we practiced on the resort beach fish. I have no idea what kind of fish these were, but there were a lot of them. We also so some kind of needle fish.

Sister's Trip '16: Sea Kayaking

Our first full day, Thursday, we decided to be a beach day. We spent the whole day in our shady cabana, reading and sipping our drinks. The resort has kayaks, so we took a little adventure mid-day. We actually did fairly well. We didn't even have to get rescued. Although the sky looks ominous, it never rained on us.

Sister's Trip '16: Welcome To The Bahamas!

Sarah and I took a sisters trip this year - to The Bahamas! Sarah wanted to cross a few things off her bucket list, which included The Bahamas, and I just wanted a beach vacation, so it was a win-win. After some storm-induced debacle at the airport, we got our vacation started! We stayed at Breezes Resort on Cable Beach. It was a nice resort - not the glitziest, but not bad, either. It suited our needs well. The food was good. 

The view from our room.

We could see all the cruise ships coming and going.

Next door to Breezes is the GIGANTIC resort, Baha Mar. It's 95% completed and foreclosed. It has never been open, but they turn a lot of lights on in the eight high rise building every night. It's a little creepy, and a lot sad, that this huge complex is sitting empty. But, it meant more beach to ourselves at Breezes.

Colored Water Balloons

The kids had a water balloon fight with colored water. Other than the point blank face hits, it was pretty entertaining. 

Pool Fun

Fun with friends. The bench was a good time.

You Think You've Seen Dirty?

We now have a no burying friends rule for the sandbox.

A Little Memorial Day Parade

Ben and Adam walked in the Perrysburg Memorial day parade. Nick and I opted to watch from afar. We were at the very end of the not well defined parade route (these people obviously lack some Blane Kern parade organization) and didn't get to see the scouts because they stopped parading right before they got to us. We did see the beginning and the Shriner's crazy little cars, though.

A New Pool

Adam bought the boys a new pool for the summer. Complete with cup holders. And a bench seat. You know, for the kids... They put a hole in the side after the first use (no more slide into the pool) but Adam was able to fix it up. 

Last Day of First Grade

Sad. It was a good year for First Grade. Some highlights:

• Ben started off the year at a 1st grade, first month ready level and ended at a 2nd grade fifth month level. 
• He cried about not having enough math homework so we started out the summer learning multiplication. 
• He started out the school year in a size 3.5 shoe and ended in a size 5.