Kid Free Vacation...Destin, FL

Ok, so this is probably gonna be a long post, but last week we left AR with 5 other couples and headed to Destin, FL...with NO KIDS!!!! We had such a great time, and the weather was PERFECT the whole week (not even one shower). We almost forgot what we did before we had kids, and although we all missed our kids like crazy, it was great to get away and relax. We spent most of our days at the beach and sometimes the pool, but most importantly we did what we wanted, when we wanted to do it.

The beaches were amazing, the pier was very cool, and the food was pretty good as well. We got to see some dolphins, crabs, mussels, and big fish (thanks to our husbands). I am happy to report that we did not once get stung by a jellyfish, nor did any of us see them I don't think. The water was perfect...a little cold at times, but a lot of fun. No one got too terribly burnt (not even me...which is a first), so that made going to the beach and pool a lot more fun.

At night we would go to dinner, and then just hang out play games, shop or watch tv. One night we went to The Track after dinner to ride go-carts and of course the RipCord...I love that thing. Below are some pictures:


Amber and I got Ryan to go with us...poor Ryan, he had never done it before, but I don't think we screamed too much. We did however farkly (sp?) for who was going to pull the rip cord...I WON!!! This one was right when we finished swinging.

Before we went up...

Waiting patiently for our turn...

On Friday the boys got up really early (4:45 AM) to go on a fishing excursion for 6 hours. They had such a great time, and were well rewarded for their hardwork. We ended up cooking several of the fish for dinner that night (or the restaurant in front of the docks did). They were so good, and we got to bring the rest of it home. YUM...

Chris and Joe both caught 30-35 lb Cobias...I guess several people will rent these boats or go on these fishing trips just to catch Cobia and they got two. For those of you who know my dad...he was very jealous when I told him.

Chris pointing to his Cobia. These were all the fish the boys caught...Cobia, King Mackral (sp?), Grouper, and Red Snapper

The boys, their captain and first mate and of course their fish

Coming in on the boat...they were soaking wet.

The last night we went to the Baytowne Wharf and ate dinner with the Addingtons. It was such good food, and an amazing view.

Flynts and Addingtons

Us at dinner....notice the full bowl...that was our scraps. We had so much food, but it was one of my favorite meals on the whole trip.

The girls at the pier..Amber, Nicole, Me, Crissy, Emily and Sarah

This was taken on our first night while we were waiting to be called to our table for dinner. All the boys...Nick, Chris, Derek, Ryan, Joe, and Dane

The girls the same night...Amber, Emily, Me, Nicole, Crissy, and Sarah

We had a great time, and for those of you wondering about our kids...they had a great time too. Thanks to Aunt Lucy, Uncle Mike, and Nana Flynt our kids were well taken care of. I'm not sure when we will get to go on one of these trips again, but it sure was a blast.