Daddy & his boys at the beach

Jax, Daddy, & Noah looking at the ocean

Perdido Key, Florida

Sandcastle fun

Is there anything sexier than having a handsome husband who is also an amazing father?  I love that my boys spend so much time with their Daddy. Michael wouldn't have it any other way.  He loves them so. And they love him right back. These three are my world.

Beach Pictures Vacation 2011

Because I'm always concerned with capturing our memories...I booked a photographer to come (attempt) to take some pictures of our family on the beach during our vacation to Dauphin Island.  The photographer was amazing, and we, honestly had a good time! And amazingly enough, he gave us the CD of the entire session---close to 300 pictures! Here's just a sampling.  One of my favorite pictures is the picture of Noah and I on the beach. That's just us---JOYFUL! PRICELESS memories! And, I don't mean to brag...but aren't my boys just stunning?

Fun Times at Dauphin Island Beach

 Dauphin Island Beach Vacation- August 2011

We saw a really big ship, cooked shrimp with Grammie (Well, she cooked. I made spinach dip), and played outside on the beach a lot! As you can see from the beach pictures, we pretty much had the entire beach to ourselves! That was pretty amazing! These boys of mine are so precious! I love watching them on the beach!

Our Beach House on Dauphin Island

Our Beach House on Dauphin Island was more than we had hoped for! We had plenty of room and a beautiful view of the ocean.  We literally were steps away from the beach! The boys had plenty of room to play and nap, and the huge kitchen was great for cooking! Michael did GREAT finding this place! We were literally one of a few houses spread apart on the beach. Most days, we had the beach all to ourselves!

Jackson at 9 months

Precious Jackson Joseph McBride
9 Months Old

My Darling Jackson,

You are quite possibly, one of the sweetest souls on earth.  You are a thinker.  You watch everything closely. You love your mommy. And she loves YOU! You love to be walked to sleep. I've spent countless hours walking you and then watching as you slumber in my arms.  You are sensitive. Sweet to the core. I can't imagine my life without your innocence and grace.  You remind me so much of your Grandma Rogers.  She would've loved to hold you, sweet precious boy.  I simply adore you.
Love,

Mommy

Jackson sees the ocean for the 1st time

Jackson sees the ocean for the 1st time...

How amazing is it to watch him discover the world?

To see explore the new world...through the innocent eyes of my child...

What a blessing.

I want to FEEL the JOY!

Take it all in. Life's moments pass by
all too quickly. 

"Beach" pictures

Our Family

April 2011- Welcome to our upside-down life!

Noah (3), Jackson (5 months)

Photos by Rose Bailey Photography. We almost gave her a heart attack when Noah literally took the plunge underwater during our photo shoot and Daddy had to dive in after him! Ahhhh----memories!