We've been spending a lot more time enjoying the great outdoors over the last year, whether it's hiking, geocaching, camping, or anything else, we always have a great time.  Here are some pictures from a hike at one of the local state parks.  Check them out!

It was a strange year to start kindergarten, but the kindergarten photoshoot tradition is covid-proof.  Susan got some cute pictures of Finley as she prepared to begin her academic career.  Enjoy the pics!

This school year has been a bit of a rollercoaster, alternating between full-time, virtual, and blended, but overall has been going really well.  The kids do great with wearing their masks to protect against Covid.  They were all excited to get back in school full-time - who knew they would ever complain about NOT being able to go to school!  Check out the pics from the first day of this crazy school year.

We took a summer trip to Cape San Blas, what better place to social distance and enjoy the outdoors. We got in plenty of time both on the beach and in the water. Our rental included a paddleboard which the kids enjoyed taking out. We also took a short hike to the shipwrecked Donna Kay, a shrimping boat that was beached during one of the recent hurricanes.

We also spent some time kayaking and exploring in the bay, where we saw lots of stingrays, collected shells, snails, and other sea creatures. It was a great week at the beach - we can't wait to go back!e

We spent an afternoon exploring Orr Park in Montevallo.  This scenic park was home to many dying/dead cedar trees.  Instead of cutting them down, local artists came in and turned them into works of art.  The trees contain carvings of faces, storybook characters, and other creatures and make for a very unique walk through the park.  The kids loved it and finished the afternoon with an old fashioned dip in the creek.