Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Crescent Bar


So, this post has taken a lot of time and effort and I would it be super nice if I could get some comment lovin', even from the blog stalkers! :)

Anyway... we had an epic family reunion at Crescent Bar this year! Seriously, one of my favorite vacations of all time. Maybe that's why I ended up with so many pictures. It was awesome just being out in the sun and sand. I think part of the fun was seeing my boys having the time of their life! It was exhausting keeping an eye on them and trying to prevent them from drowning (which Carson almost did) but it was still a blast!

We had lots of fun at this little beach where Cameron made Helms Deep and the boys tried out water skiing for the first time.


Carson took right to skiing. He didn't hesitate at all! No fear! Probably because he idolizes Ryan, especially his wakeboarding skills. 



Ryder was next to try it out...
Started out great, but didn't end as well.


Jory had tried it before and it didn't go well so he was really hesitant to do it again but he eventually went for it and did fine.

Reese was still on the young side but he still wanted to try it out. This is as much as Ryan and I were comfortable with.


We tried out another place that had a really shallow beach that went out forever. Perfect for the kids! It even had a bunch of clam shells to hunt for.
The sand was perfect for some awesome sand castles. Carson made his very own sand frog in honor of Mr. Hops.

Gwen was the perfect baby. She pretty much just slept through it all, which is pretty typical but she started sleeping 8 hours at night at Crescent Bar! She also loved the water and sand. So cute, my little bathing beauty!

We played hard and slept even harder!
It was a struggle trying to keep Reese awake till 6:30 when he went to bed and slept through the night.

Kyle and Emily put together some awesome "Minute to Win It" games that were the highlight of the trip!

And some crazy people went cliff jumping.


Here's Gwen and Tyce in the kiddy pool. 
Seems like yesterday when I was soaking baby Reese's toes in the same pool.

But a family reunion at Crescent Bar wouldn't be complete without ice cream!

Great memories of Crescent Bar! Hopefully we'll be able to go again next year!

8 comments:

Darren and Tessa said...

That does look like a lot of fun...Im always on a hunt for a great place for my family, Im going to have to look into this. You look like your doing great. I love reading your posts!

Unknown said...

cute, as always. wish we could have come, last year and everything. i would have loved to see the boys skiing, they were looking pretty good!

Melissa said...

Kuddos for a great post Jenny, you did a great job.
You need to get a wake board that'll fit the boys.
Start'em young.

Connie said...

WOW!! That trip was over-the-top!! Looks like you all had a terrific time! I was a bit nervous just watching Carson try water skiing, but he was FABULOUS!! YAY for the Carster!! That was very brave! What a great blog Jen! All of the expressions! All of the fun!! All of the great times!! What a treasure!!

Krysta McClure said...

Some treasured shots in there, Jen.... looks like the trip of a lifetime.... made all the better captured by you.

And that little Gwen.... she is a cutie!

Becca Bingham said...

Oh my goodness that looks like so much fun and way to go Carson! That is such an awesome ski thing for kids! I need one of those! With each set of pictures I wanted to go there more and more!

Kassy Whetten said...

I was biting my lips when Carter was skiing. But he did so good!! Makes me want to try it with Elvin. I just bet he had a grin from ear to ear. Great job Jenny and I am glad to see how you are doing!

krystal said...

looooove the pictures crandall. they're beautiful... i want to go next year, sheesh. hey congrats on passing the bar, that's huge. miss you guys.