I just returned from another amazing vacation with my family! We have been going to Hilton Head Island for over 20 years on a yearly trip with family. It is always such a relaxing time filled with time on the beach, adventures, and of course, lots of good food! I am so thankful for the blessing of a close family.
Here is the view across the street from our house:
We took lots of bike rides on the miles and miles of paved bike paths that are all over the island.
Saddling up!
Uncle Jon Jon and Thomas:
On our family adventure!
A lady pointed out this owl in the tree, and when she saw that I had my camera, told me that I should get a picture of it! It was amazing to be that close to an owl and hear it call...
Most of our days were spent playing! Lots of tracks and roads...
Transporting sand...
This girl loved the beach! "Beach" was her new word of the week!
Playing with Grammie:
Splashing in the water:
Uncle Jon Jon and Granddaddy caught some little fish in the net and the kiddos were so interested:
Elaine Mae was not afraid at all to touch him...
They love each other so much:
I did a lot of reading as usual. I finished two books and started a third.
We had a pond right beside our house where Granddaddy and Thomas and I went fishing one afternoon...we enjoyed seeing several creatures including egrets and alligators. We had to keep an eye out for the alligators everyday as we passed by on our way to the beach:
And then there was the obligatory beach picture night...always a challenge! :) This year we didn't get too many that turned out. The wind was really whipping! But we give it a try every year.
Robby and Maribeth. YES! That bling on her left hand is real!!! Robby proposed and she said yes! (Another post about the engagement party). We could not be happier to have her in the family!!!
The family (but missing 3...Nathan and Laura couldn't make it this year, and Jonathan had to leave early)
Grammie and Granddaddy
The last one left at home...about to leave the nest as she heads to college in a few short weeks:
The red heads:
Ireland family:
Sisters:
The girls (we missed you Laura!)
The sunset was gorgeous while we were taking pictures:
Auntie Tat:
Aunt RuRu:
What an great week! I am so thankful for my very generous parents who make this possible. They are both such servants and just look out for everyone else all week long.
So long Hilton Head...until next year!!
