Thanksgiving

Every other year we spend Thanksgiving down at Orange Beach with Jason's family. November is a great time to be at the beach, the temp is usually comfortable enough to really enjoy being outside (it was in the low 70s this year). We arrived on Thursday in time for Jason to fry up a turkey and for my mother-in-law and I to finish off the sides. The kids spent a lot of time in the indoor pool, even Margaret got in on the action and had her first swim. On Friday the guys (Jason, two of his brothers and his dad) went golfing then Friday afternoon we had a birthday party for Hugh's 10th birthday which was that day. Friday night while the kids swam, Jason and I got to sneak away for a nice dinner. We went to Louisiana Lagniappe, which is now my new favorite restaurant in Orange Beach. Lagniappe, pronounced LAN-yap, is an old Creole word which means a little something extra. It is located in San Roc Cay, right on the Bay. The beautiful interior decor is only trumped by the delicious food. I had crab cakes and fried shrimp and Jason had cajun shrimp. You're particularly in luck if you're a fan of grouper, as they serve it up every delicious way imaginable. Next time you're in the area, I highly recommend it if you're looking for a nice night out...don't take the kids, this upscale experience is one for the adults to enjoy.
Hugh & Grant on the beach:
Walking the beach:
Eli just kept walking right on into the water up to his knees, then he freaked cause he didn't realize what he was doing:
Eli & cousin Bailey
Eli wanted More Cake!
Hugh's Party:
Jason and two of his three brothers (Craig, Jim & Jason):
Margaret, Hugh, Eli, Grant:
Jason and the guys went golfing on Friday:

Bailey, Craig, & Carson:
Jason, Craig, and the Walker cousins:
Margaret Jane in her first bathing suit!
Eli was ready to hit the beach:
Hugh requested homemade cranberry sauce so I made some for him:

Eli climbed his first tree: