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Mobile & Theodore & Uncategorized admin | 22 Apr 2010

Bellingrath Gardens – Theodore, AL

A few weeks ago, we went to Bellingrath Gardens.  I wrote about our experience here, but wanted to share this photo with you in honor of Photo Friday!  These beautiful Southern Belles wear these dresses, petticoats and all, in the ridiculous humidity and heat of the spring and summer.  You can read about the standards of [...]

Foley & Uncategorized admin | 10 Dec 2009

Let it Snow – Foley, Alabama

This is the closest that we will get to snow this year. 

Last year we were sledding down mountains of real snow in Germany.  It snowed on Christmas morning, the kids went sledding every day and my husband was able to ski as often as he wished.  This year, we are staying in sunny Florida where [...]

Summerdale & Uncategorized admin | 08 Dec 2009

Fish River Tree Farm – Summerdale, Alabama

I have a fake tree.  It is a beautiful tree, but it is most definitely fake.  Oh, that fake tree didn’t enter this house without a fight.  Unfortunately, my husband and the fake tree won but I went down kicking and screaming!  We bought the tree the day after Christmas and my husband couldn’t have [...]

Fairhope & Uncategorized admin | 30 Sep 2009

Fairhope Alpacas – Fairhope, Alabama

This week, for the first time, I am participating in You Capture over at I Should Be Folding Laundry.  The theme for this week is the feeling of fall.  Hmmmm…well, just this week did the thermometer drop below 90 degrees (we spent one weekend day at a water park all day!); however, when I think of [...]

Guest Posts & Sharing admin | 29 Jul 2009

Carnival of Cities at the Talking Trekaroo

Be sure to check out the Carnival of Cities which is taking place at the Talking Trekaroo.  My article about Five Things to Do in Mobile, Alabama is on the list.  My article about our trip to Ft. Pickens at Pensacola Beach, Florida (which I posted at Pensacola with Kids) is also on the list.  [...]

Mobile & Uncategorized admin | 26 Jul 2009

A Day Trip: Five Things to Do in Mobile, Alabama with Your Kids

Mobile, Alabama is a city that is rich with history and culture.  When you think of Mardi Gras, you automatically think of New Orleans.  However, according to the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, Mobile is actually where the first Mardi Gras party originated.  Mobile has plantations, forts, museums, and battleships.  It is a great place to [...]