Extended Vacation

After a long 2500 mile drive, we are finally in Florida! I have to say I am looking forward to making a life here for us. It hasn't been a clear day since we've arrived but even with it being cloudy and rainy, it is gorgeous. The water is so blue here and the sand is so white. I haven't seen this nice of sand since Hawaii. I already started my swimsuit collection because I know when we have days off, most of my days will be spent in a swimsuit at the beach. A lot of people have asked if we have been inside our house yet. The answer is no, but we have been by it to at least see the outside and the neighbor hood. And I have to say the house is a lot bigger in person. The house is being cleaned right now and next week we will be able to move in and I will post pictures. When we got here Andrew was going to start work but they gave him extended free leave. So he doesn't have to report in until Tuesday. :) That meant we could travel the cities and see what is around us together. We have three cities arounds us. Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, and Destin. We are living in Fort Walton but Pensacola and Destin are not even 30 mintues away so we had everything right by us which is really nice. I feel like I'm on a long vacation. I don't think I will ever get used to living next to the ocean. We walk out the door and its right there. I can't wait to get into the house because our backyard is literally the beach and I will be able to fall asleep to the sounds of the waves. Talk about paradise. Today we went to Destin and watched their version of the Mardi Gras parade. It wasn't anything like New Orleans I think.... Well let's just say I didn't have to do anything to earn my Mardi Gras beads. But back at home there is nothing like it. It was so much fun and something I will definitely remember. We are so lucky we got stationed at a place like this. I am so excited to see what is to come.