The Gordon Gazette: Favorite Place on Earth

This was the fourth year my dad's side of the family [30+ people] has gotten together for my grandmother's birthday over Memorial Day weekend in Fort Walton Beach, FL [one of my favorite places on earth]. It is something I am excited about each time it rolls around. This year was the second year Dan couldn't make it due to his job. Last year I loved being with my family but was bummed that Dan wasn't there. This year, my old pal Kim [from my NY days] was able to come with me since she had just graduated from college. We made the trip with my brother and his family -- a total of four adults and a toddler -- and drove through the night and arrived at 8 AM in Florida.

For my sweet 16, (almost 10 years ago!) my mom took me, Kim and three of my other friends on a trip to Fort Walton. It was fun to reminisce about some funny stories we had while we were there. Kim was a good sport and by the end of the trip she was just another member of the family!

I had just turned 16 and Kim was just turning 14

We spent all day each day on the beach and pool just hanging out with family. We usually took a break for lunch and went up to the condo to eat left-overs from the night before. It was so nice and relaxing and the water there is as clear as pool water.