Tuesday, March 24, 2009

DESTIN, FL 2009




  We went to Florida for spring break (yes, we still celebrate it as a sacred holiday), and had a blast!!!  The kiddos LOVED the beach, and Jace loved tackling pretty much anything in the sand.  I think my favorite part about the trip was that both kiddos took amazing naps!!!!  Yes please.  Jace ran everywhere, seriously...


We ate lots of ice cream (everyone except me, I only had tofu)...



We saw dolphins swimming super close to the shoreline...

And we even had a talent show one night to showcase the abilities of our entire family, it was pretty short.  We left Destin at 2:45 pm on friday, and arrived in good 'ole College Station at 1:15 am- just in time to drop Sharon off to go in the hospital and welcome baby Cade to the world!!! If we had TRIED we couldn't have timed it more perfectly!!!

The trip was awesome and we can't wait to go back again next year!!!  

8 comments:

Liz said...

1. please tell me you are lying about the tofu.
2. do y'all rent that house or what do y'all do? i'm trying to plan a trip and need space for 6 people but I'm not sure the best way to go about it. ideas please!! :)

Katrina said...

How did the kids do in the car? We might be attempting something like that in a year or so.

Beth LoSurdo said...

Looks like y'all had so much fun!! Where did y'all stay in Destin?

Kim and Scott said...

The pictures are beautiful! Maybe I can go with you next year....pack my in your suitcase!:)

katie newton said...

Liz and Beth, we stay in this place called Emerald Shores... Jordan's family has been going to Destin and staying in this area for about 10 years. We rent these houses that are AWESOME!!!! I think they have ones that probably sleep as little as 4 to as many as 18 (the one we had!) :). If you need more info, you know where to find me.

And no, I DEFINITELY had my share of ice cream. In fact, I consider that one of the biggest advantages of having children. You can bribe them with desserts, just so you can have one yourself. :):)

Katrine- the kids actually did amazing in the car. I am always really nervous about it- but now with the dvd players, it really helps. Also, this year we came home in the middle of the night (got to CS at 1 am), so they slept the last 5 hours of the trip......HIGHLY RECOMMEND NIGHTTIME TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN!!!! :):):)

Kim and Scott said...

I love the new background. Very Springy!

nurselauragail said...

1. Jace looks exactly like Jordan in that picture of him running on the beach
2. That pic of you and your hubby is amazing!!! You still look like love birds on your honeymoon! You are one HOT momma!
3. The water looks so calm! We go to Destin every summer and I have RARELY seen the water look so still. And we have NEVER seen dolphins?!?! WOW...Super neat!

Unknown said...

Precious pictures! Ditto on the love-birds comment...bow-chicka-bow-wow!

Laughed outloud at the talent show! SO FUN!!