Destin 2009!!

This was my 3rd trip to Destin, Florida. Each time I go, I worry that it's not going to be as wonderful as I remembered. Actually though, the opposite is true...each time it just gets better and better!! It's one of the most beautiful places in the world!!! The sand is white, the water is crystal clear, blue and green, the town is fun, there is tons to do, and it's also a great place to just relax. I could write a novel about how wonderful our vacation was, but I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. :) Thank you Destin for being so FUN- hopefully we'll be back soon!!

On the road...Thank you Schneiders for letting us borrow your ride

Day 1- we hit the beach asap!!

Ready for Joe's Crab Shack

Day 1- Trav dislocated his knee cap at Joe's!! It was not pretty and he was in quite a bit of pain...right when it happened, he popped it back into place...thank goodness it was him and not me!!!! I would not have been able to do that to myself!!...our waitress was so sweet to bring him several ice packs...

Cheers to great friends in Destin!! (let me just say that Travis was not just drinking beer at this point...)

ok, this was the beginning of crab madness!!! Ashley and Jeffrey both ordered crabs the first night, and they loved them so much that they ordered them just about every night!! I was content with my kids chicken tender basket...I don't care if it's a seafood restaurant or not!!

Day 2 started with a trip to the grocery store...Trav was way to excited too be riding a motorized cart!!

After the food was unpacked we hit the beach- this is our condo from the beach- it was great!!

Day 3 started out a little sad since the boys went on their much anticipated golf outing, but Travis stayed at the condo with the girls since he was in no shape to be golfing. As soon as we were heading down to the beach, it started pouring!! It actually turned out to be a good thing though...the guys came back and we all went out for lunch and shopping, and we ended the day with games and Fudpuckers. (and by day 4, Trav was ready for the raincheck golf game! yay!)

It was so funny because everyone got ready for dinner and wore black!! (well, everyone except for Travis) This was totally not planned...but I loved it! haha

Travis in his bright pink Tommy Bahama shirt while the rest of us were in black...he did have his black knee brace on though :)

Day 5- we ate dinner at the Back Porch. I love this place, because even though there's always a long wait, you can hang out on the beach while you wait, and it's always a great spot for pictures!! (not that I take that many pictures, but you know...)

I loooooooove the crystal clear Destin water...this is about the only place that you'll catch me in water other than a pool...I have to be able to see my feet!

On day 6 we ate at a place called Bayou Bill's that was recommended by the guys' golfing buddy, Uncle Charlie. It was wonderful!!

BANANGRAMS!!! This was our go-to game all week. We played it during every second of down time in our condo

the ocean from my beach chair...so wonderful!!

Thank goodness for Jeffrey's waterproof camera!!

my favorite way to spend a day in Destin

relaxing...

Last day in Destin....we'll be back!!!