Sunset Stroll

We went on a sunset stroll down the beach.

Nathan loved running down the vacant beach.

Sandy Hands!!

Beautiful sunset!

First Day in Destin

We arrived in Destin last night at 9PM. So, we didn't get to see the beach until this morning. And, it never disappoints.

This is the view from our balcony. This morning, I was standing in the kitchen preparing breakfast, when I saw dolphins swimming in the gulf. It was the coolest thing ever!

We spent most of the day on the beach. I sat under the umbrella and read. Nathan and Randy played in the sand and flew kites.

There was no swimming today because this is what the water looks like. There is an algae that has washed up on the beach last weekend. We weren't interested in touching it.

Here's Nathan on the beach in front of our condos looking cool in his shades.

USS Alabama

We stopped by the USS Alabama on our way to Destin. This is why Randy likes to travel in the off season. We got the first spot in the parking lot right next to the USS Alabama.

We went on all three self guided tours and we practically had the battleship to ourselves.

Check out these giant guns.

Nathan and I are "King of the World" on the bow of the ship.

Mommy's goofing off and Nathan is hot, tired, thirsty and ready to leave.

Nathan was a trooper on the tours climbing up and down the stairs. It was very hot and humid and we had a very long day. Daddy carried him all the way to the car.

Nathan perked back up once we stopped for dinner and lots and lots of Sprite. We arrived in Destin at 9:00PM and are excited to wake up to see the beautiful beach.

Once Upon a Time

After breakfast, we went to City Park in New Orleans and visited Story Land. Story Land is a fairytale playground full of larger than life storybook exhibits. The humidity level today was at 150%. Nathan and I were drenched in sweat, but we managed to get through it.

Beignets and Cafe au Laits

We stopped by Cafe Du Monde this morning for breakfast. When in New Orleans, we do as the locals do by spending Sunday morning eating beignets and drinking cafe au laits.

Beignets are square shaped fried dough that are covered in powdered sugar. They taste just like funnel cakes and are SO delicious.

Nathan loved to just eat the powdered sugar with his fingers.

The is no way to eat them without getting covered in sugar. Yummy!!

Stop Over In New Orleans

We broke up our drive to Destin with a stop over in New Orleans.



We got this tent from Aunt Kathy a couple of weeks ago. Nathan has been sleeping in it ever since, so we brought it on vacation with us. This is where Nathan slept in the hotel. Nathan has named it "Tenty".

Nathan's favorite part of the hotel room was this clock radio. He loved pressing the buttons and turning the music on. When we went out to dinner he couldn't stop talking about getting back to the room to play with the radio. Silly kid!

Packed Up and Ready To Roll

Our car is all packed up which means we are ready to embark on another Nuckels family vacation. We are on our way to Destin to enjoy the beach and sun.

First Day of School

Nathan is very excited to start school this year.

All smiles and ready to go to school.

Arrived in his classroom.

Nathan quickly put his backpack and lunch in his cubby and started to play. Drop off was very easy. He was ready to get back to his work.

After school, we stopped to get a special treat of yogurt.

4 Year Old Check Up

Nathan had his four year old check up this morning. He did great as usual. He weighs 33.2 pounds putting him in the 25 - 50 percentile. He gained 5 pounds from last year. He is 40 inches tall and in the 50 percentile. He grew 3.5 inches this year. Nathan is average weight and height for a 4 year old. He has finally all caught up.

Nathan also got his 4 year old vaccinations on this visit or ouchies as Nathan calls them. He will now be ready to start school tomorrow.

Mommy's Birthday

I celebrated my birthday at my parents' house. We had a delicious dinner, treasure hunt and then cheese cake for dessert.

Me, Nathan and all my nieces and nephews.

L to R back row: Joelle, Jaxon, Julia, Jordan, Alison, Josh and Collin

L to R front row: Jessie, Nathan, Me and Ryan