destin: ellis edition

we had a fabulous time in destin!!!  even the 9 hour car ride was shockingly easy (both ways).  we left last saturday morning @ 4 a.m. and the kids slept until 8:30!!  and by kids, i mean emery and beckett.  ellis doesn't count...she is basically an adult :)

we went with my mom's family...such a fun group.  my mom has nine brothers and sisters...7 out of 10 were there with their kids and grandkids.  around 50 people total :)  ellis, beckett, and emery were in HEAVEN with so many kids to play with.  AND, we are finally at a point where we can all stay at the beach for an extended amount of time...

here are pics of ellis from the week...

 she was boogie boarding and went under the water.  traumatized.  i kept taking pictures though :)

 ellis and teal

 feather hair extension

 hermit crab

 kite

 some of her older cousins :)  loving every minute...

 and every time i let her pick out a little something to buy, she chose the same dolphin.  she now has all three that she sees at the gulfarium every year- ariel, delila and lilly...

more tomorrow :)