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Beach Trip 2015: Day 1

July 10, 2015 | family, running, running gear, Travel

We woke up early Sunday morning to drive down to the beach. We had thunderstorms and heavy rain most of the way down, which is not something you care to drive through on your way to the beach. We finally arrived after lunch and my parents were already there. We checked into the Henderson Park Inn in Destin, Florida, and our room was ready.

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It was still cloudy, but not raining, and the forecast looked good for the rest of the trip, hooray!

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We were in an executive suite on the second floor. They have so much room, and of course a great view (beach photo above was taken from our balcony).

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When we entered our room, there was music playing, and roses, grapes, and wine on our bed.

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We unloaded the car, caught up with my parents, and soon enough it was time for happy hour! Henderson Park Inn has daily happy hour from 4-5 for the guests in it’s 35 rooms. It’s up on the deck overlooking the beach.

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After hanging out at the tiki hut, Bobby and I went down to the beach to take some pictures in my new shoes ASICS sent me. The Gel Quantum 360 comes out July 15, and I wanted to get some shots in t hem to share on social media and my blog since the “gel” shoe is “jellyfish” (jelly =Gel-y) themed.

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We decided we didn’t feel like getting all dressed for dinner, so we ordered pizza and had them deliver it to the deck. We sat outside listening to the waves eating pizza. It was perfect! Later, we went for a walk on the beach.

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We were all tired from traveling so we hit the hay. Bobby and I managed to watch about half of a movie before I fell asleep. I needed my rest for a big day at the beach the next day, of course.

QOTD: What is your favorite beach to visit?

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  1. Karen says

    July 10, 2015 at 7:01 am

    Looks and sounds like a great first day! 🙂 The beach is gorgeous!

  2. Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says

    July 10, 2015 at 7:11 am

    Destin has to be my favorite beach to visit. It’s so gorgeous!

  3. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    July 10, 2015 at 9:18 am

    How fun!!

  4. Laura says

    July 10, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    Fun! I love a good beach trip and that looks beautiful!
    Love the look of the new Asics! How do they fit? I wear the Kayanos and I’d love to hear a comparison. 🙂

    • Heather says

      July 14, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      They are very comfy, tons of soft supportive gel. More so than the Kayanos in my opinion!

  5. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    July 10, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Looks amazing! Your room looks so pretty!!!

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    July 10, 2015 at 6:56 am

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