Sorry about ALL the pics....I just had so much fun taking them this past week. This is only a FRACTION of what I actually took!! ha! There are some more on my facebook account for my TRUE stalkers...hee hee hee...
On three different occassions we were able to see dolphins. One was right off the beach where we actually saw two FLIP out of the water and do circles in the air....it was incredible!! The other was on our pirate cruise, where the picture above was taken, and the third I didn't see but Craig and Carter could practically reach out and touch the MANY MANY dolphins that were swimming by their boat on the deep sea fishing trip they went on.
Everybody all together now.....AAAAWWWWWWWW!!!!!
The beach we went to this year is BY FAR my favorite beach that we have visited in the panhandle. The views, the sand, the surf.....OH MY, absolutely STUNNING!! I think we have definitely found our "return" stomping grounds.
Carter absolutely LOVES to "catch" things, and he will spend hours doing so. This was the catch of the day.
Uh huh.....that's ME....in a swimsuit (well, under a towel AND a child...and let me tell you, that's ALL you're getting)......on the blog for the world to see......NO MORE REQUESTS for pictures of me allowed!!! Ha!Ha!
So these are my three favorite people in the whole world , don't they make a beautiful picture?
Oh, this HURTS just looking at it.....I can TOTALLY hear that chair calling my name...
Craig and Carter being Craig and Carter......giving me heart attacks as each "toss" got higher...
This is one of my FAVES!!! LOVE the water hitting them!
There go my babies running after their daddy.
Always the sassifras that she is, she wanted to wear these out on the beach.....the answer was no. But, she definitely gets an A for effort.....she sure did try!!
These pictures were taken at one of our favorite places to hang in the panhandle. Destin commons, where there is tons of shopping, restaurants, ice cream places, movie theatre, and our personal favorite...the shooting water fountains!! This year we were smart and brought their swimsuits...(in previous years we just let them run in their clothes, and then they would FREEZE the whole way home!!) They had a BLAST running around and being KIDS!!!
One thing we do EVERY night on vacation is GET ICE CREAM!! We usually go to a different place each night after dinner and get our sugar fix!! The kids look forward to this as much as anything else because we don't let them have hardly any sugar at home. Plus, it just makes for a great vacation tradition that the whole family enjoys!!
Crazy bucketheads!!
This was taken at the community pool where our house was located. The pool was absolutely unbelievable. I've never seen one like this before. It was 12,000 square feet with waterfalls, fountains, and infiinity edges. It was AWESOME!
A big highlight of the trip was our Pirate Cruise. We took the kids on a "real" pirate cruise where pirates played pirate games with them, they swabbed the decks, pulled treasure out of the sea, got their faces painted, sang pirate songs, danced, and tons of other stuff!! It was sooo fun, and the kids are already asking if we can do it again the next time we go.
Just ONE of the beautiful sunsets we were able to enjoy. God sure does paint a stunning picture don't ya think?
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Enough said.
Leave it to Carter and the Dover boys to climb the dunes...even though there was a large sign that said STAY OFF THE DUNES!!!
This was the street that our house was on.
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AAArrrggghhhhhh!!
Everybody all together now.....AAAAWWWWWWWW!!!!!
The beach we went to this year is BY FAR my favorite beach that we have visited in the panhandle. The views, the sand, the surf.....OH MY, absolutely STUNNING!! I think we have definitely found our "return" stomping grounds.
Carter absolutely LOVES to "catch" things, and he will spend hours doing so. This was the catch of the day.
Uh huh.....that's ME....in a swimsuit (well, under a towel AND a child...and let me tell you, that's ALL you're getting)......on the blog for the world to see......NO MORE REQUESTS for pictures of me allowed!!! Ha!Ha!
So these are my three favorite people in the whole world , don't they make a beautiful picture?
Oh, this HURTS just looking at it.....I can TOTALLY hear that chair calling my name...
Craig and Carter being Craig and Carter......giving me heart attacks as each "toss" got higher...
This is one of my FAVES!!! LOVE the water hitting them!
There go my babies running after their daddy.
Always the sassifras that she is, she wanted to wear these out on the beach.....the answer was no. But, she definitely gets an A for effort.....she sure did try!!
These pictures were taken at one of our favorite places to hang in the panhandle. Destin commons, where there is tons of shopping, restaurants, ice cream places, movie theatre, and our personal favorite...the shooting water fountains!! This year we were smart and brought their swimsuits...(in previous years we just let them run in their clothes, and then they would FREEZE the whole way home!!) They had a BLAST running around and being KIDS!!!
One thing we do EVERY night on vacation is GET ICE CREAM!! We usually go to a different place each night after dinner and get our sugar fix!! The kids look forward to this as much as anything else because we don't let them have hardly any sugar at home. Plus, it just makes for a great vacation tradition that the whole family enjoys!!
Crazy bucketheads!!
This was taken at the community pool where our house was located. The pool was absolutely unbelievable. I've never seen one like this before. It was 12,000 square feet with waterfalls, fountains, and infiinity edges. It was AWESOME!
A big highlight of the trip was our Pirate Cruise. We took the kids on a "real" pirate cruise where pirates played pirate games with them, they swabbed the decks, pulled treasure out of the sea, got their faces painted, sang pirate songs, danced, and tons of other stuff!! It was sooo fun, and the kids are already asking if we can do it again the next time we go.
Just ONE of the beautiful sunsets we were able to enjoy. God sure does paint a stunning picture don't ya think?.jpg)
Enough said.
Leave it to Carter and the Dover boys to climb the dunes...even though there was a large sign that said STAY OFF THE DUNES!!!
This was the street that our house was on..jpg)
AAArrrggghhhhhh!!
what beautiful pictures Heidi! Looks like a fabulous time!
Canela
We should go on vacation together - we love Destin Commons and we ALWAYS get ice cream EVERY night we are on vacation no matter where we are.
Ummmm, are those toenails black???? Just wonderin'.
GORGEOUS pictures!!! You are an amazing photographer, Heidi! I so wish I was on that beach right now...i am SO jealous of you. When me and the kids come visit you, we NEED to spend some time at the beach. My kids have never spent time on an ocean beach. Let's start planning... :)
Wonderful pictures! The location is just beautiful. It looks like everyone had a great time. Carter was so high in the air! I would have had a heart attack!
Love your pictures and the beach looks so inviting. The picture of the water hitting your children is my favorite too. Glad you had a good time away with your family.
Connie
What fun pictures!!
Where was the sand writing that says, "Beki, wish you were here"?? ;-)
Your kids looked like they had a blast.
oh what fun! I'm so jealous you all look relaxed and tan!
Gorgeous pics, as I expected!!! I'm loving that beach chair... Does Carter ever stop bouncing??? I'd be freakin' out with him going as high as he does... your heart must be in your mouth!
I always love looking at your pictures!!!!!
Great pictures! It looks like you all had a great time. I love Destin Commons, too. I'm actually from that area, but not living there right now.
Looks like FUN!! I'm glad you guys had a great trip...love the photos.
AWW I MISS U AND MY LITTLE AVA... I NEED A GNO WITH U SOON
Those pictures are GORGEOUS!!! That sounds and looks like the absolutely PERFECT Vacation!!
Sorry I've been MIA ~ serious Computer problems and a bad case of the Blues (probably due to my Computer Crisis).
Anyway ~ I'm back and just posted a Giveaway on my Blog!! Please hop by again and enter ~ when you have a chance!!
I'll be back often to enjoy your photos, music and just daydream.
Bunny Hugs!!
Jayne
Hi there! I am wondering what beach you were at and how you found a house to rent there? (I know you said Destin but not sure what beach.) Thanks!
Nikki
You got some great shots. Your kids are toooo cute.
Wow...you got some BEAUTIFUL pictures!!! What great times!! glad you had fun!