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Dauphin Island Life

Let me tell you -- I could move to this little nothing town in a HEART BEAT. Jenna introduced us to this little piece of paradise nearly 10 years ago, and I am SO THANKFUL we've been able to visit 3 times now. We will go back. Our kids love it. We love it. It's PEACE on the BEACH. No crowds. Great neighbors. Sweet residents. Fresh seafood (let's be honest, this is not an appeal for me...I'm not a fish girl, but Jason loves it!). It's a quick drive down 65. (12 hours isn't exactly quick, especially with three kids; and a husband with a tiny bladder) but in the scheme of things -- it's easy.

We went this year with just Seth & Jen, and what a great time we had. They are our people. Our second family. We love their slew of boys and they are so good to our kiddos. The kids play well, the adults visit well and in general, we just had a wonderful time. There was momma time on the beach, and Dad's had a relaxing afte




rnoon too. We toured a Maritime museum on our rainy day, which turned out to be a bang for our buck -- the kids loved it. We dolled up a couple of times, but mostly spent our days in swimsuits and cover ups. AS IT SHOULD BE.

It was bliss. This little island provides GREAT BIG JOY and after the summer we'd had, it was the perfect ending.


















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