My husband felt the need to replace the brakes and shocks on his truck the night before we left for vacation. Please tell me he's not the only guy that does these things. So after lots of frustration and last minute running around we finally left late afternoon on Friday. Our plan was to stop in Mississippi to spend the night and drive the remaining four hours on Saturday. We had pre paid for a hotel the week before but when we got there (with a sleeping 2 year old, almost sleeping 8 year old, luggage and a play yard) they informed us our room had a leak. My husband, ever the patient and polite customer <hoping you sense the sarcasm> asked to see the room so he could see how bad the leak was. We were told that was not possible. We knew good and well there was no leak. They booked us at a hotel next door that was not even close to the same caliber as the one we booked but at 11 pm you'll take what you get. And you can bet this mama called the next day raising cane and got both rooms refunded. Apparently they overbooked 7 other rooms at the same hotel. For shame.
Anyhoo, on Saturday morning we met our friends for breakfast and then headed over to Alligator Alley, a really cool alligator park they had been to a couple of years before. With the exception of the ridiculous heat we all loved it!
You can barely see Ethan.
Feeding the gators
Get ready...
<3 these guys
Yep, he's holding a real live gator!
Him too! I'm shocked he didn't topple over.
We finally arrived in Destin Saturday afternoon and decided to have lunch at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville. The food was pricey but it (and the drinks) were delicious! What a great view of the
I'm gonna 'go out on a limb and say he's a beach guy! :)
This boy was ready to hit the water!
These are some excited boys!
WHEN did you grow up Garrison?! Sigh.
Too much sweetness to handle. These guys seriously got along so well. For 4 boys who were together for 8 days that is huge!
I hope we can do a recreation of this photo in 20 years with these guys! ;)
CHEESE...it!
<3
Ethan and I spent every morning on the swing out front watching the squirrels and neighbors take their dogs on walks.
The big boys and little boys played a lot of football.
We went to this cute little town, Seaside, and the kids painted pottery at a place called Fired Up. It was H-O-T that day but we had a good time.
I taught Conner how to play chess and then he taught Ethan. They had a serious game going on right here. Check out E's expression. :)
Oh my cuteness!
Movie night and cookies compliments of Amy.
He sleeps!!! He actually did surprisingly well on vacation with his sleeping. Notice I didn't mention him doing well with his mini tantrums. Baby steps. :)
Coming up with their game plan on looking for fish. I later learned they came up with hand signals under the water to communicate. Love it!
Ethan and Daddy enjoying the ocean
We went to the Back Porch on our last night because a friend recommended it. The food was delicious. Love this picture of the boys with the exception of Garrison's crazy eyes. What?!
Ice cream after dinner was a hit for all of these guys!
My favorite family picture of us on the beach.
I purposely did not take/post any pictures of me in a swimsuit. You're welcome. And I just realized I didn't get ANY pictures of all of the adults together. Bummer! Looks like we will just have to plan another trip Brian and Amy. ;)
Oh Destin, how we will miss you! I am still finding little grains of white sugary sand in random places like under my phone screen. Is it weird that I left it there to remind me of that beautiful beach?!
~Jewels*
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