Finally a recap of our wonderful vacation to Santa Rosa Beach Florida! We had a wonderful time and here is a little glimpse into our adventures on the Emerald Coast.
The beach was a major priority. We did not have true beach weather, usually in the low sixties but it did not stop us from enjoying the sand and the water. Molly loved jumping in the waves. Margot liked digging in the sand and just getting her toes in the surf.
A great day on the beach was
one where there were very few waves so the kids were able to safely play in the water. This was one of those days and the girls were living it up!
The pool was objective number two. Both Molly and Margot were little fish when it came to swimming in the heated pool. Another fun part of the pool was feeding the turtles that lived in the pond surrounding the pool. We would bring over some bread and we could feed 6 or 8 turtles. They are
probably hungry now that we are gone!
Margot was the crazy swimming girl with her little pink
floaties.
We enjoyed many nights out to dinner. One night was Valentines dinner at PF
Changs, YUM!
Another sunny day on the beach relaxing and working to make one major sand castle.
Margot running from the waves, how dare they get so close!
A chilly day on the beach. Even the cold
couldn't keep us away. It was windy so we went out to fly a kite with Papa.
Molly and Papa working hard to keep the kite in the air. Papa had taken a kite flying lesson last year so he was quite the expert. The only funny part was that when trying to get the kite down he was knocked over by a strong gust of wind. Unfortunately
for my dad the girls loved the kite flying but all they talked about was seeing Papa face down in the sand trying to keep a hold of the kite!
Molly and Margot posing for one of many pictures that we took to send home to daddy who had to stay home and do taxes!
Eating at Stinky's fish camp! We love Stinky's. It is a fun restaurant on 30-A which serves wonderful seafood and has a pretty fun name as well.
New nighties. My mom had gotten the girls new nighties and they wore them every night. They were adorable but it did make for lots of laundry.
One rainy night we decided to go bowling. It was not quite as easy as really bowling but still fun. Molly actually beat all of us fair and square. She did have the advantage of the bumpers but watch out she may be the next queen of the pins.
Showing of their I'm a Stinker shirts from
Stinky's fish camp!
Our last sunny day spent on the beach. It was a
little chilly but we had to take advantage of the suns rays before heading home to chilly Illinois.
Two sisters loving the beach. This year our vacation was very low key and we loved it. We loved heading to the beach and the pol everyday and just having fun in the sun. The girls were a joy and I especially loved watching them on
the beach truly enjoying one of God's amazing creations! We are so blessed.
We had lots of family with us on our trip. My parents and my moms two sisters and one of their husbands. We all stayed together in the condo which was great fun especially for the kids. They really like that communal living. One night we celebrated my dad and my uncle Bill's birthdays with a cake and balloons. The girls loved the party!
Margot especially loved chocolate cake. Margot's favorite person on the trip was Uncle Bill. She would follow him all over the place asking a million questions. He was so patient to answer and play with her. He has one huge fan!
Our last day we headed to the
Gulfarium on the way to the airport to check out the dolphins. The girls loved standing at the window and watching the dolphins.
Dolphins were
definitely a highlight. We loved all the tricks.
All and all we had a wonderful trip. We are so grateful to my parents who graciously invite us to visit them every year. The kids love the time spent with Nanu and Papa and the memories that they will forever have of their time spent together on the the beaches on Florida. We love you Nany and Papa!
Molly loved the challenge. She wanted to carry the biggest stick and throw it into the ravine all on her own. She is really going to be a hard worker!
Margot joined in on the effort as well picking up all the sticks that her little hands could hold.
Here are Molly and Margot helping our friend Terri drag a whole tree down to the ravine!
We love Terri, our Peoria grandma, and were happy to have the chance to help her out with a little yard work this afternoon. The girls each got their quarter and an ice cream treat for all their hard work! 
