Destin Vacation - Part 2

While we were in Destin, we enjoyed some yummy seafood - it was so fresh and good, we could not get enough of it. We found some really good local restaurants - most of them down at the harbor and they came with an amazing view which just made the experience that much better.

While we were waiting for our table, we walked around the harbor and looked at the boats, and the fish that the fisherman brought in - it was so much fun and the boys loved it!

View of the harbor and the Destin bridge

Lance took this picture of the three of us - I thought he did pretty good!

While we were waiting for our table, there was a train that would go under the balcony where we were waiting, Grayson loved watching for the train.

Our view at dinner one night

Lancer taking a break from boogie boarding

Lance learned how to jump off his Dad's shoulders into the water - he was so proud of himself for mastering this trick

And there he goes! He has turned into a little fish this summer, he loves the water!

And of course Grayson had to have a turn!

After the boys would wake up from their naps, we would head back down to the beach and enjoy a walk down the beach. We couldn't get enough beach time!

Don't worry - I still have tons more pictures to post!

Destin Beach Vacation - Part 1

Last week we loaded up the car and headed south - to Destin, Florida! This was our first family vacation of just the four of us. Usually, we travel with family, which we love, but we wanted to do something just the four of us. With Lance starting Kindergarten in the fall, we wanted to soak up some quality family time!

The boys did great in the car - we were a little concerned that with a 5 year old and 2 year old, that the long drive could have been even longer - but they did great! Thank goodness for DVD players!

Here we are all loaded up and getting ready to hit the road - we had to get a picture of all of us bright and early in the morning (notice no make-up).

Once we made it to Destin, we unloaded the car and hit the beach! The first couple of days that we were there, the water was very rough. There were actually people surfing the waves - I have never seen people surfing in Florida. You can tell from the picture below that the water was pretty rough and the waves were pretty big.

One of Grayson's favorite activities was to enjoy a snack under the umbrella on the beach. I think the water automatically makes the boys hungery, seriously, their appetite increased enormously while we were there.

My cute little beach bums!

This wagon was a life saver - Matt thought I was nuts for wanting to haul our red wagon all the way to Florida, but it was well worth it! It hauled all our stuff - beach toys, cooler, boogie boards and kids!

Will update more soon!

First Major League Baseball Game - Royals vs. Cubs

June has been a busy month for us - but we have loved it! It has been full of road trips and vacation (post to come soon). I must say, as much as I love to be on the go, it was great to get home and to ge back to our own beds!

A couple of weeks ago, we loaded up with Grandpa and Nana and headed to Kansas City to take the boys to their first major league baseball game. The Kansas City Royals were playing the Chicago Cubs. We could not have asked for more perfect weather, especially for the end of June.

The boys had a great time and did great at the game. There is a really nice kids area complete with playground, splash pad and all sorts of other things to entertain kids. Great idea!

Boys walking in with Grandpa and Nana

Watching some Cubs batting practice


Such a big boy!

Family picture :)

Lance eating the BIGGEST flavor ice I have ever seen!

It was huge!

Grayson getting in on some of the flavor ice

We had a great time in KC with Nana and Grandpa - complete with a Cubs win! (Yes, Matt and his parents are Cubs fans - I am neutral, ha!)

Next post - Summer Vacation to Destin, FL