So, we both had

some work things to do down in South Alabama last week - 

 And y'all know if I'm that close to The Gulf

I can't resist sticking my toes in the sand, if only for a couple of hours...

We took the time to go to Dauphin Island late one afternoon - 

Since we lived out that way, this is probably the first beach 

we really shared together as young marrieds...

 

Love the walk out to the beach...

[We always think about our little dog getting tons of sand burs  on this walk...]

And of course we love that there's never a crowd on this part of the island - 

Our car is parked on the other side of those buildings, there...

Can you see them? 

LOL

 

And y'all know I love the seagull welcome we get each time we're at The Gulf - 

But alas, we didn't bring them a thing to eat this time 'round -  

[We're pretty sure they found someone's bag of potato chips though - ]

And of course - we love the seafood we enjoy when we're down in that part of the state - 

Our new favorite place is Neighbors in Tillman's Corner -  

Some of the best sefood EVAH - 

And we make a point to stop by whenever we're in that neck of the woods...

 

One afternoon as I was driving back across the bay I thought - 

Mobile, I love you - 

But I'm glad I didn't raise my kids there -  

[no offense, really - 

I'm just glad they were closer to family up this way - ] 

It's ALWAYS good to visit though!!