Blake Shelton

Hank and I don't often go out without the kids so we were both pretty excited for a night out to see Blake Shelton. This was also our first visit to the Pensacola Civic Center. It isn't a very large venue which made it that much better in my opinion, I don't think there is a bad seat anywhere.

 Justin Moore opened for Blake Shelton and although I was familiar with several of his songs, I was introduced to a few others that I really enjoyed.

Blake Shelton!

I loved the two of them performing together.

This song is by far one of my absolute favorite's right now. I recorded with my phone so it isn't the best quality. I also have yet to figure out how to enlarge the size of the video so it's easier to view, sorry.

Fort Pickens, part III

After we left the largest part of Fort Pickens, we stopped at a few others sights on our way home.

Throughout the Fort there are a few "newer" weapons that were placed during World Wars I and II. I was amazed to see this huge gun sitting in the middle of the beach!

Apparently we wore them completely out!

Fort Pickens, part II

After we finished exploring the actual fort, we had a nice little beach walk.

The kids were amazed at this boat washed up on the beach. Are you hearing the theme to Jaws in your head?!

Fort Barrancus located across the Bay at the Naval Base.

I love this silly little monkey!

Another picture of the USS Independence.

Can you tell she really wanted her picture taken?

A few jets from the Naval Base were getting in a little flying time.

Hank just being Hank.

Fort Pickens, part I

Since the beginning of the year we have had warmer than normal weather. Trying to take advantage of the gorgeous weekends and also save a little money, we recently went over to Pensacola Beach to check out Fort Pickens. I'm so glad we did. It's hard to believe we have been here for 2 1/2 years and this was our first time there. The military history here is quite amazing. Fort Pickens was completed in 1834 and was one of four major forts used to protect the pass leading into Pensacola Bay and the naval ship yards. At one time Geronimo was also imprisoned here.

The kids loved all the tunnels.

 This picture is looking across the pass. The lighthouse is located on the naval base and in close proximity to Fort Barrancus.

  

Each of these semi circular areas once held a cannon. The water in the distance is the Gulf of Mexico.

I can't begin to imagine how much work and time was put into building this place.

The USS Independence currently docked at the naval base.

Fun with paint

What kid doesn't love to paint? I personally prefer crayons, entirely less mess, but they love painting. Cutter got a new paint set for Christmas that he has been anxious to try out so one Saturday morning we covered the table and let them go to work.

 Cutter is a little hard on his brushes, it's a wonder the bristles are still attached!

Sailor was busy painting the tulips I had out, I think she did a pretty good job.

You know it's serious concentration when his tongue comes out.

Since we were getting ready to stick them in the bathtub anyhow, Hank did a little painting on Cutter. He thought that was the funniest thing.

Full moon

I love a full moon. Something about the beauty and eeriness all wrapped up together. A couple of weeks ago not only did we have a beautiful full moon, but a front was moving through with big, fluffy clouds. It was the perfect combination.