What on Earth could lead us drive FOURTEEN HOURS in an SUV packed with food, clothing, toys, strollers, gear, and two children under the age of four? Why this, of course...
Destin, Florida (or
Desitin, Florida, as Wyatt initially called it) is gorgeous enough to make you forget all the whining, seat-kicking, iPad tossing, and gas station diaper changes endured on the journey south. Just look at that blue-green water! And the sand is the softest, whitest, most powdery stuff your feet ever stepped on. It's so soft that it even makes little squeaking noises when you walk!
Wyatt and Colby had a blast digging in the sand and dumping water everywhere. Wyatt also enjoyed gathering seaweed "trash" to dump in his makeshift "sandfill".
The grown-up folk had fun playing in the water and relaxing under the EZ-up.
Colby cracked us up with his Ray Charles impersonations. At one point, we even had him singing "Georgia!"
In addition to beach fun, we checked out a couple of local attractions, including the Gulf Breeze Zoo. It was neat to be able to pet the llamas and goats. Colby really wasn't having any part of that giraffe. (In fact, it seems that our little boy who loves to read about animals isn't such a fan up close.)
We also went to a small science museum in Fort Walton Beach. Mommy doesn't know who had more fun--the kids...or the grown-ups! Everyone loved the bubbles, though, especially Colby!
The best part of the vacation was spending time with family. The Hickle siblings have only one visit at Christmas to be together each year, so it was wonderful to have a whole week together on vacation! The boys had fun playing with the aunties, Uncle Michael, Winfield and Mamaw and Grandpa.
We made some great memories on this trip, and we want to thank Auntie Laura and Auntie Danielle for putting it together!
