Fort Walton Destin Recap Day 4

We started the day down at the beach. The red flag was up because of the violent waves, and it was a little on the cool side with the wind. Papaw and Bryson tried swimming, but got in trouble a couple of times for going to deep.

We played in the sand for a little bit and ended up in the pool until lunch time.

We buried the kids in the sand.  Hallie must have thought it was funny because she laughed the entire time.

After lunch, we headed to the Gulfarium. We watched a sea lion and dolphin show and saw lots of animals. Hallie wanted to touch the starfish only five thousand nine hundred and thirty three times. Towards the end, she was so tired because she didn't have a nap. She saw a lady with a stuffed dolphin and had a fit until she got one for herself.  Overall, the Gulfarium was fun, but I don't think we would go back again. 

After we left the Gulfariam, we headed to the pier.  It was crazy windy.  The waves were super huge and we had to dodge fishing lures and huge birds.  Not such a thrilling experience.

We headed to McGuire's Irish pub.  This is such a fun restaurant.  They had dollar bills hanging from every nook and cranny.  It's hard to tell in the picture, but those are dollar bills on the ceiling.  I did not see one empty spot.  Most of us got burgers, and they were so good.  I have never seen so many different burger options before.  Bryson also enjoyed a root beer float.  We would definitely go back to this restaurant. 

When we got back to the condo, it was bath time for Hallie.  She thought she needed some "screen" on before getting in the water....haha.

   

Fort Walton Destin Recap Day 3

This was our official first full day at the beach.  It was gloomy and a little chilly with the wind blowing, but Bryson was ready to get into the water.  The last picture shows his face after getting a taste of some saltwater.

 

I went out in the water about knee deep with Hallie.  I may have fell down with her from a crashing wave....oops.  After that, she preferred to stay in the sand.

We headed back to the room around lunch time for some food and for Hallie to take a nap.  We hung out in the condo waiting for my parents to arrive.  Once they arrived, we headed to Fudpucker's for some dinner.  I thought the food was really good.  Jacky raved about the gumbo.  The kids enjoyed writing on a dollar and finding a special place in the restaurant to display their dollar.



After eating, the kids got their picture taken with an alligator....for a small fee of course.  The worker told Hallie the alligator was around the same age as her.  Hallie wasn't a bit scared of the alligator.

 

After holding the alligator, the kids enjoyed playing games in the arcade.  



Daddy and sissy took a picture by the alligator.





Fort Walton Destin Recap Day 1 and 2

We left Friday afternoon after David got home and cleaned up.  The kids were ready to go!!

 

We stopped in Conway to eat dinner at David's Burgers.  We stopped there on our way to Gulf Shores in 2012.  Maybe this will become a tradition.  Their burgers and fries are awesome! 

We ending our first day of travel by staying the night in Jackson, MS.  We headed out the next morning after having breakfast at the hotel.  The kids were ready for the second day of travel.

We finally reached our destination around 4.  The kids were wore out from traveling even though sis had a nap in the car.  This girl never sleeps in the car, so this was a miracle!!! 

After unpacking, we headed to the closet grocery for breakfast and lunch items. It was not a pleasurable experience.  Both kids were cranky, we didn't know where anything was, and it was super busy.  We took the groceries back to the condo.  I guess by this point, we were delirious because we decided to go out to eat.  We went to Old Steamer Bay.  It was good and the kids were bad...haha.  We got back to the condo and went out on the beach.  I think this really helped the kids.  They got to burn some energy. They seemed to be in a better mood after getting there toes in some sand and water. 

  

 

Easter Weekend Recap

Friday

Both the hubs and I were off work for Good Friday.  I had a massage in the morning.  The lady did a good job, but I was so sore from doing stairs during a workout on Thursday that it was hard to enjoy.  After my massage, I did a little couponing.  I haven't couponed in awhile, and I'm slowly starting back up.  I was reminded about the coupon high when I scored lots of toilet paper and cereal for $16.93!!!

Saturday 

We didn't have much planned.  I had to go to the mall to pick up Bryson some shorts for Easter.  Nothing like waiting until the last minute.  

Hallie enjoyed a cute Easter bunny cookie.  

She could have played at this coin race thingy all day. 

Late that night, the Easter bunny left there baskets. 

Hallie's basket - sidewalk chalk and stencils, playdoh, swimsuit, frozen panties, Elsa doll, sticker book, Doc McStuffin's paint book, bunny mask, and the most important thing, Kinder surprise eggs (this girl could watch you tube for hours of people opening these eggs).

Bryson's basket - Minecraft shirt, Disney infinity characters, headphones, ipod speaker, some practical joke toys, a as seen on TV ice cream maker (he is a sucker for the as seen on TV commercials), and Kinder surprise eggs. 

 

Sunday 

Hallie got her basket as soon as she woke up.  Of course, she opened ALL the Kinder eggs first. 

 

She loves her new frozen underwear.  They'll probably fit like granny panties since they are a size 4 (smallest I could find) and she wears a 2/3.  But they make her happy and that's all that counts, right?

David picked up Bryson from his dads, and he got his basket when he got home. 

 

His exact words about the Disney infinity characters...."Finally, I've been wanting this forever".  That Easter bunny sure is good.  

 

Those are some cute bunnies!!!

We all got ready and headed to church.

After church, we decided to eat at Mazzios before going to the egg hunt at grandmas.  Bryson got sick while eating. It was very awkward.  He felt fine.  No other symptoms and he didn't get sick again so we headed on to the egg hunt.

In the evening, the kids colored eggs.  Better late than never.