I live less than 10 miles from Destin, home of some of the most beautiful beaches in the States (if not the world). And I’m not just saying that because I live here. It’s true. At least for now. As you know, there’s thousands and thousands of gallons of oil making its way to the Gulf Coast.
I took the kids to the beach on Sunday (May 2010) – something I hadn’t braved alone before – but I wanted to get some photos and just play on the beach. Unfortunately, the weather was not cooperating. It was overcast and very windy making the normally green-blue water look dull and gray.
Just so you know they don’t call this area the Emerald Coast for nothing, here are a few family pictures taken on the beach in July of 2008. I was 6 months pregnant and Preschool Boy looks so young!
It’s a waiting game now. The original forecast was that the oil would make landfall in our area Tuesday. Now because of the wind and weather, the latest estimate is that it will hit our beaches this weekend.
I look forward to seeing your photos.
Felicia
May 5, 2010This is one of the saddest things. It is true… all of that water is so beautiful.. or was. I can’t even fathom the wrath of all of this.
Tammy
May 5, 2010They are great pictures. I love the beach.
Jana
May 5, 2010It is so very sad what is happening. Our beaches are one of our finest treasures. I’m glad that you and the kids were able to enjoy a day there before the oil hits.
Shelley
May 5, 2010Very sad what’s happening
But your pictures are great! We cannot wait to get to the Ocean this summer…
Happy WW!
Jennifer B
May 5, 2010It is beautiful! I am so saddened by this whole thing, What was beautiful and all the animals, people’s jobs.
amanda
May 5, 2010we lived at eglin afb for 2 and a half years and really loved the destin area…we still have friends that live there. not only is it going to effect the animals but also the tourist season is right around the corner! the economy is crapy enough without having this make it worse.
Brittany
May 5, 2010Awww the beach. Beautiful. Thanks for the linky too!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy
May 5, 2010It’s so sad.
Your family is totally adorable and you do not look 6 months pg in that pic. I’m jealous
Shasta
May 5, 2010Hey! I didn’t know we lived so close! I’m in Mobile! Maybe we can plan a get together! I really hope next weeks pics of the beach are just as nice!
Lori @ My Kinda Rain
May 5, 2010The oil spill makes me so sad. We were going to plan a trip to Destin this year but decided to wait..and now this…