Let's see where to begin? I'll begin in Destin. As most people know my family is freakishly close, and we wouldn't change it for the world. Last year all of the cousins decided that it would be a fantastic idea to go on a beach trip with just us every year. I missed last year due to my friends graduating from Auburn that weekend, but I got to go for part of it this year. I must say that it is one of my favorite things. One night we all dressed in our best sequined items and hit the town. It was ridiculous. We looked like an 80's prom gone ALL wrong. It was so much fun though. We are definitely unlike most families I have met. I wouldn’t change that for the world though. Saturday night we had one of the worst dining experiences ever which made a few people a little anxious, but we finally got our food and went on our way. Needless to say we will not be returning there. If only I could remember the name of it. This was also the weekend that we discovered the honey badger video which will forever stay with the cousins.
The next weekend I hit the road to Macon so that I could meet up with David and we could go to Charleston with his family. We drove 5 hours in a jeep, with no top. I spent the entire trip thinking my blanket was going to fly out of the car. It really was a fun way to travel and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The trip was so much fun and so relaxing. David has a great family; they remind me a lot of the WDFJ. I am so thankful that they let me be a part of such a fun trip. I was also introduced to one of the most fun/frustrating beach games I have ever seen played. I am not even sure if it has a name. It involves two bottles, a Frisbee and two poles. You basically try to knock the other people’s bottle off of the pole while making them miss the Frisbee and whoever gets to 21 first wins. I claim I am not good, partially because of the bruise that was left on my leg when we left. David and I then drove back to Macon Saturday night in the jeep without a top, not as enjoyable as the trip in the sunshine.
Before I knew it Memorial Day was upon us and it was time to make the first trip to my favorite place on the planet Nash-ville (not to be confused with Nashville, Tn). I love our lake house so much and if I could live there every summer I would jump at the chance. David made the trip down and got to meet the whole crew. I am proud to say that he survived and I might even venture to say that he would hang out with us again, he’s a brave one. As per usual we all slept piled in the little house that we love (which is quickly becoming too small for all of us). We spent our days soaking in sun, most of us getting really burned by the end of the weekend. We took several boat rides, tubed, skied, and just enjoyed being around each other. Dad cooked the traditional meal of chicken and ribs on Saturday and then we had a delicious jambalaya feast on Sunday. We then took an all day boat ride on Monday which was heavenly and after eating leftovers for lunch we all headed our different ways.
Since all good things come in parts (Harry Potter anyone?) I will let this be a two part post (I know you are sick of reading).
