Destin, Florida with the Banzhafs

We headed to Destin, Florida with the Banzhafs.  Despite the stomach bug that hit 3 of the 4 in my family, we had a great time!  I was happy for Miss Harper that she didn't catch it.  This was Harper's first trip to the beach.  She had a great time!  I'd be lying if I said she loved the beach.  Remember, she's my diva.  :-)  So, she loved the beach on her terms - playing in the sand until she noticed her dirty hands, playing in the water until her face got wet, loving all of it as long as Mommy and Daddy were holding her - you get the picture.  Claire, on the other hand, was a little mermaid.  She loved everything about the water!  Parker, Austin and Claire played all day long in the water.  We took a pontoon boat to Crab Island which was an awesome trip.  The kids all loved playing in the water that was shallow enough for them to stand and it was nice for the adults to have a bit of freedom.  We enjoyed the fireworks in Sandestin, the train ride in the Destin outdoor mall, Rob's famous shrimp/crab boil, and much more! 

Austin and Claire holding hands into the waves

Lucille and Harper enjoying the sand

Harper dancing in the sand

Parker and Claire loved riding the waves in the inner tubes

Our family at Crab Island

Claire caught the stomach bug on the way to Crab Island, so she spent much of the trip that day either sleeping or vomiting.  She was such a trooper! 

The crew watching the fireworks

Daren and his sweet Goddaughter, Lucille

Uncle D and his buddy, Parker

Sweet Austin was a little nervous waiting in line to bungy jump.  He was asking me all sorts of questions.  Then true to Austin style, he jumped right in and literally was doing flips by the end of his turn.  Way to go, brave boy!

Claire was brave enough to bungy jump!  She loved it!