Destin in August

        In August, the four of us headed to Destin for a family vacation. We’re calling it a “trip” because its lots of work to take two boys out of town. It made us grateful that our parents took us on trips even though it took a lot of effort on their part. We did have a wonderful time.   Our mornings involved getting up really early because Thompson was on east coast time.  A couple mornings we went to the donut hole (a family tradition). We would get swimsuits and sunscreen (20min), load up the beach bag (10min), then walk to the beach (3min).  Jonathan stayed under the umbrella and Thompson would play in the sand and water. He loved swimming in the ocean mostly without his floatie. Thankfully, the water was beautiful and very calm so it was like swimming in a pool. We would go back up to the Condo for lunch and naps. Most days, William caught up on work and I was able to enjoy some beach time reading, soaking up the sun and enjoying the quiet. Then we would go back out to the beach after naps; We love the ocean!
       The Cascios were there for our 1^st two days and we enjoyed spending quality time with them. Jay dug a huge hole in the sand and the girls were sweet and played with Thompson and Jonathan. The last morning they were in town we all headed to Another Broken Egg and the food was delicious.  We love their family so much and hope we can continue to over-lap on our trip to Florida.

Jonathan rolled over the first day on the beach. We have been working on that during Physical Therapy and it was great to know he is accomplishing the goals Jean (our PT) has set for him. I missed it because I had gone back to the condo for water. L However there was plenty more rolling over during our trip. Jonathan also had his first food, organic rice cereal. He is getting used to the texture and this week I’ve started making his baby food. He also turned 5 months on the trip; time is flying by. 

Daddy grilled out a lot but one night  we went to Dewey Destin; it was our first time. The food was fantastic and we loved the Harbor Walk. Thompson enjoyed looking at all the boats. It was wonderful to spend quality time as a family and it made us thankful that God has blessed us with a great place to stay, fun-loving boys, and each other.

 

The Sheriff came by during pictures and was a hit :)