Cowabunga

Don't you wish you could still jump into a pool with this level of intensity. This kind of energy is pure K.I.D.

The Island had some four or five pool sites. We chose to go to the Cabana. This site had three pools and a hot tub. An oval pool with varying depths, a 3 1/2' lagoon pool with islands in it, and a 1 1/2' childrens lagoon with slide and water elements. It also had a playground next to the pool. As you can see in the background, it's sits right along the ocean and you can here the way breaking from the pool.

Hubby and Little Brat play in the lagoon.

Little Brat was really into having his photo taken today. He wanted to sit on the frogs and play model. You should see the other shots. Here are the adorable ones.
Spittin' Frog

Slidin' frog

My Hero

I knew that Hubby was brave but I had no idea that he would take on a great big agressive Fiddler crab the way that he did here. He could've been seriously injured. He braves these dangers every day in defense of my honor.

Exploring the Tidal Pools

At low tide we decided to explore the tidal pools on the island. There are snail beds and mussel beds all throughout. Little Brat found the first perfect sand dollar. We did find three eventually to put on some frames at home for the boys.

Little Brat and Eeyore explore the shore.

Here I am with my boys. Hubby took our photo together.

Grandma D was kind enough to take a photo of the whole family together. I liked this one a lot. Even though no one seems to be interested in having their picture taken.

Enjoy!

The Golf Course Buck

We came around the corner from the golf course path and found this boy. He looked a little standoffish.

He was a beautiful young guy. He posed for me and them came running towards us. He stopped right in front of the golf cart and clearly wanted something to eat. He kept nuzzling my hand and wouldn't let me take good photos.

Here he is enjoying a peanut. A nice smile while chewing.

Jacob had fun feeding and petting him. He was as friendly as our little "Peanut" at home.

Golf Cart Excursion Continues

We found this big guy enjoying the shade under someone's porch. He's an eight point buck.

He came over without much coaxing at all. We stopped and said, "Hi Big Boy" and over he came.

Talk about a majestic fella. He looked a little older. But he wasn't any less friendly than the young boy at the beach house.

Here's Hubby feeding and petting this guy on his chin. He was much slower and no less hungry and willing than all the other ones. Actually the does seemed to be much more skiddish. We were afraid that this old man might be afraid of the boys so they stayed in the cart.

The Golf Cart Excursion

This little guy was very nervous. He did come up to the cart to eat but only from the ground. He was a young buck. Very pretty and clean. He's pretty majestic standing here in the side of someone's yard.

We found a fishing and crabbing pier near the Cabana Club where we went swimming. We walked out and found a bedding area for thousands of Fiddler Crabs. You can see their little shells in the grass. This photo really doesn't do the numbers justice. It's funny when you start walking towards them they scatter in all directions.

Big Boy stands far out on the pier. When we got there a very nice man fishing decided to allow the boys to pull up his crab baskets. He really hadn't been catching anything all day and thought they might enjoy catching some shells.

The boys managed to pull in three hermit crabs. Two large and one small. This one is "Crabby" and belongs to Little Brat. Eeyore found one that was covered in moss and named him "Coconut". Big Boy's guy is "Spikey" because of his big spikes on his shell.

Little brat was so sad because his was the smallest and he almost named him "chicken" because when you turn him over he looks like a drumstick. I told him those are the best Hermit Crabs of all. They didn't come from a store. You caught them yourself in the ocean. You can tell all your friends how special they are. That helped.

The Deer Population

There are tons and tons of deer on the island. They are protected and cannot be hunted. They walk all over the golf course and in the yards. Of course they will eat anything, including the landscaping. They will often walk right up to you to be fed, although you are not supposed to feed them.

Of course, we don't listen and feed them anyway. Peanuts are the best. Many of the deer are skiddish and of course it's much more rare to see a buck rather than a doe. The boys named this little guy peanut because he hung around the wedding all night. They boys took photos of him at dark as well.

This scene is really rare. A wild male animal allowing Little Brat to pet his back like a pet goat. He wasn't the least bit afraid of us and follows you all over the yard. We went on a lengthy golf cart ride around the island to see what we could see and he followed us all the way back to the cart.

It's very interesting to see nature up close.
Enjoy!

Best Sky Ever

Here is a photo of the sky after Hanna. Something straight out of the heavens. Hubby and Speed are heading down the beach on the way back to the house. I think this may be the best sky that I have ever photographed.

Still beachcombing. Uncle R and Aunt L's littlest one Cutie Pie decides he wants to come too. What a sweet photo.

Hubby and Mom walking back to the house after treasure hunting.

Big Boy and Little Brat standing on the deck stairs. Happy Brothers.... right now!

The Calm After the Storm

When we awoke on Friday morning the storm cleared away and we saw the most beautiful sky that I have ever seen. Here are some of the kids from the Wedding House out beachcombing and treasure hunting. Mostly they caught Fiddler Crabs and had fun watching things in the surf.

Here's a great one of Little Brat standing in the surf with his treasure bag from Poppop. He was doing some major hunting. What a beautiful morning and the water was great.

Little Brat ane Eeyore are searching through the rocks for Fiddler Crabs. They have that great big claw and everyone was just a little afraid to pick them up.

Here is Uncle R's new stepson, Speed, hanging out and searching with everyone else.

The Grand Wedding House

Here is a photo of the bedroom that Hubby and I are staying in. It was closest to the bedrooms with the children. This was originally intended for Hubby's parents because they are twin beds but the room was too close to the children and too far from the tv.

The boys and girls have separate bunk rooms with multiple bunk beds. This is a small nook in the boys room where Big Boy and Little Brat are sleeping.
This is the rest of the boy's bunk room where Eeyore will be staying with two cousins and one other cousin of the cousins. Eeyore scoped out a top bunk. Aunt L bought all the guests in the house monogrammed beach towels as gifts for the wedding guests and the boys have their towels on their beds.

There is a full basement in the house which doubles as a three or four car garage with an elevator to all floors. Here is the pool room on the 1st livable floor. On the right there is a bedroom and a t.v. room which we have converted into a video game room for the kids. It has doors that close it off.

Here are the kids that are currently here. There are four boys that are not in the picture. Teenagers and little ones are getting along swimmingly.

This is the 2nd floor living room with t.v. as well. This is the room where Grandpa D stays to watch the news. Hubby is keeping a chair warm at the moment.

This is the 2nd floor kitchen with the subzero fridge and commercial ice maker. What a beautiful space. This is where the caterers will be tomorrow.

First floor foyer. See the view in front of you. Both floors have this spectacular view.

This is the 1st floor kitchen. It also has a great dining room with a great view.

All of the bedrooms have there own bathrooms so that part doesn't have to be shared. There is lots of room for lots of things. It looks like it will be a great weekend. We are trying to prepare for the storm to come just in case. It looks as though we will be fine. We are off this evening to a cocktail and seafood buffet to greet all of the out-of-town guests that are not staying at the house. I will try to get some pics and let you see all the fun.

Enjoy!