{"id":780,"date":"2016-02-23T20:00:35","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T20:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/?p=780"},"modified":"2016-03-06T02:02:38","modified_gmt":"2016-03-06T02:02:38","slug":"backyard-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/2016\/02\/23\/backyard-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

We tend to like state parks. \u00a0We typically make travel days about 3 hours. \u00a0Put those two together and we targeted St. Andrews State Park in Panama City FL. \u00a0Plus I had read great things about the park and the area from the Bareneckers<\/a>\u00a0who we met back in Louisiana<\/a>. \u00a0We called, got 3 nights reserved, put the hammer down and made it to our 7th state of the trip, FLORIDA!<\/p>\n

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We rolled into the campground and got setup but hit a snag with the electrical which you can read about in the epilogue of this post<\/a>. \u00a0It was an awesome spot: \u00a0good amount of room, shaded, private, close to showers and RIGHT ON THE WATER! \u00a0The water is Grand Lagoon so it is pretty mellow. \u00a0But still…our backyard had a little beach…Woot!<\/p>\n

Brielle was up sick most of the night…poor thing. \u00a0The next day she woke up feeling much better but exhausted. \u00a0I spent most of the morning in my outdoor office, which has a killer view, while the kids made sand beignets (you can see them lined up on my desk).<\/p>\n

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Steph took care of some errands and then after lunch we took a bike ride to explore the park. \u00a0We went to Gator Lake and thought for sure we would not see a gator. \u00a0But, by golly, we saw one! \u00a0Then we rode on out to the Gulf side of the park. \u00a0The sand was like sugar. \u00a0The kids ditched their shoes and got in the water. \u00a0In a matter of moments some of them had completely soaked shorts and shirts. \u00a0But they were grinning ear to ear.<\/p>\n

We were also able to spend some time at the nature center, go shelling on another part of the beach and explore the jetty during our stay. \u00a0There were lots of great birds to watch and deer that had zero fear of humans. \u00a0If we could stay longer we would, but the place is fully booked up for the weekend so we have to leave. \u00a0I definitely liked it here and would come again.<\/p>\n

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Ava and the beast<\/p><\/div>

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Site #8, we're right on the water!<\/p><\/div>

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Our backyard beach<\/p><\/div>

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Making sand beignets<\/p><\/div>

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View from my indoor office<\/p><\/div>

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My outdoor office<\/p><\/div>

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I've got the best cubicle<\/p><\/div>

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Bike ride to the Gulf<\/p><\/div>

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My stalker<\/p><\/div>

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Egret?<\/p><\/div>

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A stop at Gator Lake<\/p><\/div>

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Wildlife<\/p><\/div>

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At the beach<\/p><\/div>

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Seriously...its natural!<\/p><\/div>

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Fine lookin' woman!!<\/p><\/div>

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How long till they are soaked?<\/p><\/div>

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Sup?<\/p><\/div>

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Hand stand practice<\/p><\/div>

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Jogging on the beach<\/p><\/div>

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Excavating shells<\/p><\/div>

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I loved this area<\/p><\/div>

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Oh deer<\/p><\/div>

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Reflection<\/p><\/div>

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Zoiks!!<\/p><\/div>

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Evacuee Dacen<\/p><\/div>

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Taking shelter in the outhouse<\/p><\/div>

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Waiting for the weather to pass<\/p><\/div>

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Repairs<\/p><\/div>

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Fridge roof vent cover did not exist<\/p><\/div>

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New fridge roof vent cover installed<\/p><\/div>

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Water closed!!<\/p><\/div>

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Shell island<\/p><\/div>

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On the jetty<\/p><\/div>

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Yuummmmm<\/p><\/div><\/div>