Just Another Day at the Beach!

Well, we survived our first big family vacation with all four of us! Mom and Dad were so sweet to take the whole family to Seagrove Beach last week. I was a bit worried with all of the oil spill mess, but it was absolutely gorgeous and the weather was great (and hot!)
The trip started out a bit more eventful than I would have hoped. We had not quite gotten to Birmingham when poor Cade started having some tummy issues. Three year old + 8 hour car trip + stomach problems = NOT FUN (especially when you are also trying to entertain a one year old)! I will spare the details, but let's just say that at one exit we had to stop three times...luckily, he slept the last leg of the trip. He started running fever that night, but was feeling much better by the next day- thank goodness. I think he just had a little virus.
We were total beach bums! Both of the kids loved the beach- especially Cade. The first day we went out, he kept talking about wanting to "surf," so we got a boogie board and he loved it! He also loved building sand castles with his Daddy, Pa and Uncle Brad:) Even Emmy was a trooper. She liked the sand and sound of the water. Wendy and I would laugh because she would eat snacks almost the whole time we were at the beach, then pass out for a nap (rough life- ha!). While we were there, she cut two molars. I felt bad for her, as she definitely was in pain (especially at night, poor baby). But it was nothing some Motrin couldn't take care of.
One of the highlights of our trip was that Heath and I celebrated FIVE years of marriage! It was so awesome to be in Seaside where we got married. It is so hard to believe that five years have already passed (and two babies and two brother in laws have been added!) To celebrate, we got to go out for a nice, romantic dinner (a rarity) while Nana and Pa kept Cade and Emmy. We went to a place in Santa Rosa Beach called Basmati's, which I highly recommend if you are in the area. We ordered lots of sushi, and it was delicious!
One other thing I would recommend if you are in the area and have your kids with you: Harry T's. This was always a family favorite when we went to Destin growing up. I have so many memories of eating there with the McMillin clan. The old Harry T's is gone, but they have put the new one in a place called Harbor Walk. It is awesome! It is open air, and you can watch the boats come in (good entertainment while waiting on your food). We have been there twice (we went last year with Cade). Both times, the service and food were excellent, and kids' meals are served in a frisbee. So fun!
Thanks Nana and Pa for a great trip! Here are some of my favorite pictures (they are in no kind of order!)

Cade at Harry T's watching the boats

"Sand Angel"

Family photo

Little beach bum!

Princess E and Nana at Harry T's

"Maybe just a little taste of sand..."

Blue eyes like my Daddy!

Birthday twins- Emmy and Wendy

Fishface

We match!

Baby girl

Boogie boarding

the girls

Cade on the alligator Daddy and Brad built