Beach week highlights

Aside from little sleep, our trip to Edisto Island with my parents and my sister & bro-in-law was really fun. Abby, who hadn't been to the beach since she was one, declared before we arrived that she would not swim in the ocean. By the end of day 1 we couldn't get her out! The only mishaps were a few shell cuts on her toe and one nightmare about "trabs" in her bed. McAlister had a different day one experience. He was NOT a beach fan at all. We had him smothered in sunscreen, under a nice borrowed umbrella, surrounded by toys...but he didn't care. I guess it was too hot, too bright, too much for him. But his 1st experience in a pool, which felt like his bathwater, was a hit! I love seeing my kids experience new things. The joy on Abby's face as she ran thru the sand, jumped the waves, and heard the words "we'll come back tomorrow," was worth the lack of sleep. Thanks Mom & Dad for graciously hosting us! We'll come back anytime!



this is the face of a beach hater


the only halfway decent family pic we got...b/c i'm sparing you all the one of us in our swimsuits!!