For our weekend adventure we went to Dauphin Island on the other side of Mobile. It is one of the last dog beaches around.  I have never seen a beach quite like this one. There were lots of dunes and sea oats and it was really wide.  The kiddos had a ball. Ike went in the water for the first time on his own and really swam. Once it is warmer and we can all get in, I think he will love it! Susie even got in on her own up to her belly. They really enjoyed playing in the sand. Ike starting digging, who knows why, and was shoveling the sand up over me! Shane also decided that since Newfoundlands are considered working dogs that Ike should have a backpack and carry all of our stuff so he doesn't have to!