Day 4 - Francis Bay

Birthday girl getting her beach hair!

Got a late start to our day so we decided to head to Francis. We were lucky - we got there around 10 and grabbed one of the last 3 spots in the parking lot.
Some singing on the way!

Beautiful Francis Bay!

Time to get our snorkeling on!

Ashlyn came back in and said: "We didn't see anything...except fish!" We might have spoiled the kids with snorkeling by starting at Maho the first day. The kids did find some creatures in shells that got them excited.

Uncle Bryan found some beautiful shells, including a gorgeous white one that he gave to Savannah for her birthday. Too bad I didn't take a picture of it.

We spent a lot of time hanging out in the water, talking...

and floating around on that wonderful raft and tubes. Thank goodness the Clarks brought those along.

Castle building...

posing for pictures...

eating...

and hangin' out with the local chickens.

David and Xander enjoying some quality father/son time!

Goofing off - "heads in water".

Watch out for the birds!

It's always fun playing with Uncle Bryan!

The birthday girl enjoying her special day!

Time to explore!

Teeny tiny fish!

They loved to nibble on my toes!

Discovering all kinds of little creatures living on the rocks.

So cool!

Love our family!

Checking out the pelicans.

This guy perched above, staring down at us for awhile, making me a little nervous that he was planning something...

This little cutie with her grandma.

And a little dead fish. Seriously, what's the deal with our family and dead fish...

Can't get enough of our little Ciara cakes!

There were tons of little creatures that loved to attach themselves to us. For me, it was a sea slug. This little crab looks oh so innocent...

but poor McKenna got one stuck in her foot!

Lots of pictures with my cute kids!

Muscle boys with Uncle Bryan photo bombing in the background.

Me and my Dad...

and my sis!

Later that evening - goofing off while making dinner!

A reenactment of a Dirty Dancing scene. Nailed it!

The birthday girl gets first dibs at the tacos and quesadillas for dinner! (Heidi's face!)

Xander is looking a little rosy red! (Kellan's face!)

Make a wish!

As if a trip to the VI wasn't enough, Savannah gets to open a few more gifts!

Enjoying some chocolate cake with cousins.

A little game of pool to end the evening.

These cute boys in their house. I'm glad I took this picture because this was the last night they both slept in here together, Kellan ended up staying with his parents the rest of the trip and Noah slept in the main room on a couch.

Xander, however, loved his bachelor pad!