Taylor Family Vacation 2008 and Billy Bowlegs Festival

We vacationed with Gerrick's family from Thursday (June 5th) to Monday (June 9th). We decided that 9 1/2 hours was too long to drive with two kids, and since we had the frequent flier miles, we decided to fly down. It was a great idea-3 hours including layovers, etc. sure beats 9 1/2 hours in a car! We arrived in Ft. Walton around 11 am on Thursday and after lunch and naps, we walked over to Ft. Walton landing to kick off the start of the 2008 Billy Bowlegs festival. It's a tradition in this area that has been going on for 53 years. For the kids, they enjoyed watching pirates, sword fights, yummy food, moonwalk, music, and boats. I have never seen so many boats in one area on the water in my life! We spent the weekend in the water and over at the festival. On Sunday we took a boat cruise to an island and BG led a sunday school lesson there. Then we played in the water and had a picnic lunch. We then cruised over to Crab Island-where the water is so blue and clear that I thought we were in the Bahamas! After naps, many of the Taylor clan started their goodbyes. Our flight didn't leave until Monday afternoon, so we had a little longer to enjoy the beach and time with family. The flight home consisted of one delay after the other-but we were so thankful that the kids behaved despite the fact that it was way past their bedtime! We arrived home on Monday, June 9th (or I guess I should say early Tues. morning!) at midnight. It was a great trip!