Well July 5th, the kids and I left for Destin FL to visit my parents. It had been a couple years since I drove that far with just the kids. But I don't think it is that bad of a trip even though it usually takes us about 10 hrs. We left right on time, which is unusual for me. Lol.
Since the kids have gotten older taking trips are becoming easier. They don't have to stop as much to use the rest room. We did stop after the first hour of traveling to go ahead and pick up breakfast to go, and I made them go to the rest room so we wouldn't stop again for awhile. They did good, our next stop was about 4 1/2 hours later for lunch. Which was of course Cracker Barrel!!! My favorite place to go, and Always have to stop at when we head to FL or anywhere. We got to Destin about 4:30. Which I believe was good timing.
The first night there the kids played with sparklers that mom had bought them, and dad grilled hamburgers for supper. I was super tired from traveling but was happy to be there. The next morning, we went out to the beach. No oil at this beach we were at thank goodness. It was alittle windy, ok Alot windy but it was still nice and the kids enjoyed it. By the time we got back to the house (townhouse) the kids went swimming at the pool. Then the clouds started rolling in and rain dropped. The kids kept swimming till we saw lightening, and then of course went in. It stopped raining later that afternoon. We went out to at a restaurant called Popano Joe's. Great food, crowded but the food was good.
Wednesday morning, we went back to the beach. Beautiful day, and I burnt my feet and ankle, yes I said ankle, b/c the way I was sitting the sun was just hitting one part of my left side, so it got my ankle. Not to painful but awkward. Lol. Again the kids enjoyed the beach, specially the ocean, beautiful blue water. They went swimming in the pool for a bit when we got back. Then we went and did a little shopping at Alvin's Island, which is a shop down the road where they lived and everywhere in the Destin and Ft Walton Beach area. It has all the souvenir tee shirts, souvenirs etc. All that stuff you buy that looks like you have been on vacation. Lol. Then we went to Target, and the kids bought some stuff with some money they had. Dalton finally got to buy him a skate board, and of course bought a helmet and pads. He's been wanting one for so long! Savannah bought some CD's. Dad grilled us some fish for supper that night. Yummy!
Thursday was the same morning routine, and afternoon routine. But I did take the kids to the movies later that evening to see Eclipse. GREAT movie! Glad we got to go and see it. Love going to the movies down there, it is HUGE. Comfy chairs too : ). The kids thought I was the greatest mom that night. Lol.
Friday we were lazy. Dad had to go to work, which he did every day, and mom had a meeting to go to that day. So the kids and I went and did a little shopping for me. They got ice cream and picked up Burger King for lunch (because they had the Twilight:Eclipse toys). I found a few things I wanted. Then we hung out at the pool for alittle that afternoon. Went out to Cheeseburger in Paradise for supper. Not as good as I thought it was going to be, but it was ok. Then of course we had to pack when we got back b/c Sat we were headed back to TN.
Saturday, we left a little after 6 am and got on the road to head home. Same routine heading home. Only this time we stopped at McDonald's for lunch instead of Cracker Barrel. Didn't want to have a long stop. I was soooo ready to be home, was already getting tired from driving. Thank goodness for coffee. lol We made home around 4:30, we did great timing again. Deon was happy to see us and we were happy to see him! I was extremely tired when I got home. All day Sunday I was still dragging. Now next week, we'll be gone to church camp. But that is probably only 10 mins away so not a lot of traveling. Cannot wait it is going to be a blast! : )
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