Sunday, July 26, 2009

Destin Florida- part 1

We had so much fun in Florida- the beach was BEAUTIFUL!! We went with a family in our ward, and the husband is the one who takes all the cute pictures of my kids. So having him there to take lots of pictures- I didn't take as many, since his will be way better then mine! So here are a few of mine and I'll post the others when I get them from him.

The drive was great- I have never been down through Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama. The kids were really good- even Baylee enjoyed the ride!
I was really liking the drive until we stared driving over these kind of bridges..
I was freaking out! I hated the feeling of being surrounded by that much water- I was getting sick to my stomach and breathing really fast. I didn't think it would bother me that bad- we drove over them in Washington and I was ok- but not this time!
The beach was so clean and BRIGHT!
The water was so clear it was like the kids were in a pool swimming. I went with everyone each morning and sat under the umbrella with Baylee, the afternoon we spent in the condo since it was a little too warm for her. I did not come back
with the tan I wanted, but I keep telling myself I saved myself from skin cancer. We used so much stinkin sunblock- I got so sick of re-applying it on the girls I made Darrell buy the spray kind. It didn't work as well, but it was much quicker.


This is how Baylee enjoyed the beach- she slept or was awake staring at the water- she is such a good baby!
We also spent a lot of time in the pool. Carly learned to swim! I couldn't believe it! She would jump in and take off- Darrell was a pretty good teacher:)



Baylee was so tired when we came back to the condo for the afternoons!


We had such a great time and are excited to go again! I think we will try the beach in Alabama though- it's closer and cheaper, who can say no to that?!

11 comments:

Debra said...

Ryan Loves Florida...it's where he served his mission. If given the opportunity, He would move there in a heartbeat. Looks like you had tons of fun!

Stephanie said...

What a great trip. It looks so relaxing! I love Florida, too. The beaches beat California beaches anyday.

Hooper Family said...

Looks like you had a great time! Alissa, why wasn't there any pictures of you in your swimsuit?

Lish Fish said...

How fun! I wanna squeeze those little legs. Love that Carly is swimming. Makes going to the pools so much less stressful and easier! Post more pics. Glad you had a good time!!

David and Cori said...

We've always wanted to try Destin...but you say there are cheaper spots?....do tell.

Heidi said...

Looks like a blast! Can't wait to see more!

thecustercrew said...

The beach looks so peaceful. It looks like you had a great time. Bailey is getting so big!

Larae Taylor Merritt said...

So fun! My little girls are so frightened of the beach. They were happy to know we were going to a beach in UT and not CA. Cute oictures.

i said...

sooo cute! i love here chunks...she looks a lot like ashley! what a fun trip!

Jennie Z said...

Destin is one of my favorite beach spots too. Hope you find a good one in Louisiana. I haven't looked at your blog for a while. Your girls are so cute. Baylee is already so big! Sorry to hear about your poop incident!

dangrover said...

Sorry Alissa, the rest of the pictures are coming just as soon as I get a spare moment to burn a cd! We had so much fun with you guys!