Destin - The Emerald Coast

They call it the Emerald Coast.  We had no idea what to expect from the Florida Panhandle.  We purchased a condo at a Gala auction last fall because we had heard so much about Destin.  We fell in love with it and had a fantasic time playing on the beach.  The food is amazing with lots of Southern and Cajun influences.  I ate myself silly with crab and Tobin enjoyed his lobster - our favorites!  We are sold and ready to return.  Right after we go on diets for a few weeks.  Our favoriate spot was Seaside, a small beach community about 20 miles south of Destin.  We can't wait to go back. 

First Day of School 2012

Kariana started school at the end of August and is in the Preschool 3's Froggie class.  Her teachers are Ms. Williams and Ms. Canales and she is having a blast. We are hoping for a great year!

Oregon Coast - August 2012

Although Kariana is back in school and we are starting to prepare for fall, I am just now catching up on pictures from summer 2012!  These are photos from our annual trip to Salishan and Portland.  Grandma and Grandpa Carlson and Aunt Kari, Uncle Eddie and Baby Annika were with us.   

  

As usual we had gorgeous weather.  Cool in the mornings and clear skies in the afternoon.  

Kariana played in the sand on the beach morning and afternoon. 

Tobin played lots of golf and let Kariana hit a few times.  She's becoming a pretty good swing.  It must be all of their Saturday afternoon trips to the driving range.

 Baby Annika was with us for a few days and Kariana loved helping out with her.  Here are the girls visiting Great Grandpa Larry.  Kariana is 3 1/2 years and Annika is 6 months old.  

We also spent time with cousins Ian and James.  Kariana had a blast with the boys and Ian was a very sweet host showing Kariana around Portland.