Gary took Samantha's training wheels off today, and she made a couple of short runs up and down our little street.

July 6th, 2006 - Caseville County Park
Gary helping Samantha get started.	Sam riding alone with Gary running behind.

Later in the evening Tyler & I rode a little ways down the dirt road that bordered one side of our campground to Thompson Park, and scenic lookout and beach along M-25. While there I took some sunset pictures, and this was my favorite.

July 6th, 2006 - Thompson Park

The sunset, along with some fishermen and a bird.

Today I took Tyler & Sam up to the beach while Drew took his nap. The kids built themselves a nice little sandcastle...

July 7th, 2006 - Oak Beach County Park
Tyler & Samantha started in the sand away from the beach, but couldn't fill the moat.	Tyler & Sam started again on the shoreline, while going a little bigger this time as well.
Sam & Tyler posing while digging out a newer, deeper moat.	Tyler was searching for castle items while Sam stood on a rock.

Later that evening we all went back to Thompson Park to watch the sunset, and Tara joined us on her way up from work.

July 7th, 2006 - Thompson Park
Tyler out in the water during the sunet.	Tyler doing karate with a stick he found.
Gary, Terry, Tara, & Tyler watching Drew walk with his wet, droopy drawers.

Today, Tara & I took Tyler & Sam back to the beach to play during Drew's nap. Today they built a much bigger and more elaborate sandcastle (with a little help from their parents).

July 8th, 2006 - Oak Beach County Park
Tyler working on the sandcastle.	Tyler making more improvements.
Tyler digging out the moat.	Rodney, Sam, & Tyler looking for more rocks for the moats.
Tyler doing some more renovations.	Sam & Tyler splashing Tara.

The couple in the camper behind ours invited us to watch some fireworks at their friends house. While we weren't comfortable enough to intrude on their party, we headed back to Thompson Park to see if we could watch from there (we could) and take a few final photos before leaving tomorrow.

July 8th, 2006 - Thompson Park
An (almost) family portrait - Rodney, Tyler, Tara, & Samantha.	Tara looking thrilled at having her picture taken.
Rodney & Tara sharing a moment.	Sam & Tara together on the beach.
Sam & Tyler holding hands on the beach.