Gulf Coast life

Christmas in February (A Visit from Sweet T)

As I mentioned in my Christmas post, air travel prevented us from bringing a lot of Afton's Christmas presents back to Mississippi from Kentucky, so when Sweet T came to visit in February, we had Christmas all over again! Afton's new jungle toy was a big hit!

toddler girl playing with grandmother (Ocean Springs family lifestyle photographer)

But of course, Afton also wanted to show off her skills at the neighborhood playground! 

lifestyle family photos at park in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

We played until dusk!

dusk in Fort Bayou Estates, Ocean Springs

One Saturday, we ventured to Mobile for a fun-filled day, starting with lunch at Kitchen on George. Alex and I discovered this restaurant when we were in Mobile shopping for baby gear back in 2015 and have been wanting to go back ever since, so it was a special treat to bring Afton and Sweet T there. The food was scrumptious, and the staff were extremely gracious and accommodating despite the inevitable craziness of bringing a toddler to a nice restaurant. 

Kitchen on George (Mobile, Alabama restaurant, food photography)

After lunch, we headed downtown to catch a parade--Afton's first one! She was pretty popular and ended up with quite a haul of goodies! 

Mystic DJ Riders Mardi Gras parade (Mobile, Alabama)

We enjoyed some casual sightseeing around town...

houses and buildings in Mobile, Alabama

...and a peaceful detour by the water.

outdoor candid family photos in coastal Alabama

Sunday afternoon, we checked out a brand new Biloxi restaurant: The Blind Tiger! We've enjoyed the one in Bay St. Louis when we're over that way, so having one so close by is pretty exciting! I recommend the Tiger Juice. ;)

The Blind Tiger restaurant in Biloxi, Mississippi (Uninvented Colors Photography)

And what a beautiful view! 

Biloxi family photographer, oceanfront photos

Thanks for another fun visit, Sweet T! See you again soon! :)

three generations of women (Ocean Springs photographer)

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