HHI take 2

We, as in all of my mom's family, headed to Hilton Head for a family reunion of sorts in June. Uncle Tom had just returned from his 3rd tour in the middle east since 9/11 and we wanted to celebrate. We had a great time. I think there was a total of 22 and we were missing 3 of us. It was a full week.

The kids became fish and loved being in the pool.

Both were able to jump in and swim by the end of the week without help.

While at the beach, a few people were fishing and caught some Sand-sharks. Isabella was brave enough to touch it. It apparently feels like sandpaper.

Isabella also painted her Papa's toes which she does from time to time.

We always try to use a "boy" color. Navy won this time.

I love how much she concentrates while she works so hard.

My cousin Duane and his lovely wife, Kara brought this rather large container of cheese balls. It was the smallest one they could find at Target. I also saw them there not too long ago. They must have sat and eaten half the container. Yum yum.

Fearlessness

Love this little man

My cousin Danny and his son, Britton

Precious

Isabella and Bryte running

Hilton Head Island

We took the kids to hear a guy that sings under this tree every night during the summer for over 30 years. It was fun even though poor Isabella was exhausted.

There was a huge yacht coming in and William was fascinated.

Big game of cornhole

Look at that form!

He is pretty good too!

Bucket o' balls

Isabella had a hole in one on #7

Can you say excited?

William had a hole in one on #18

They didn't like losing the ball down the hole on #18

Captive!

Good Memories.

Thank you Mom & Dad, Aunt Beth & Uncle Tom

Pickin' plants

Checking out the squash

Look at that bucket full

Helping Papa

We even caught our first lighting bugs.

It brings back good memories from my childhood.

Love the look on her face.

Long HHI weekend

We were invited by my parents for a "long weekend" at the beach. Growing up, long weekend, meant a little something different to us. My dad works shift work, so once a month he was on what we call long weekend. He gets off on Friday afternoon around 4:00 and doesn't have to go back until the next Wednesday night at midnight to start the cycle over again. My parents have used it to their advantage since they are empty nester's and get to take vacations over some of my Dad's long weekends.

They planned a trip in May during my Dad's long weekend and we all were able to come. Jennie and Patrick left on Monday and we left on Tuesday to head back home. The weather was cool there just like it was in Atlanta. We got less sun than we were hoping for but had a good time playing in the water.

Aunt Jennie and Isabella

Me and Isabella

Uncle Patrick and William

Action shot

More action shots. I love the way the water is splashing up in front of him while he is running.

Porch swing with Daddy

Honey opening her Mother's Day gift.

She has been hinting around for awhile that she wanted a picture book of the kids and was so excited to finally get one.

Jennie's sand castle and moat

Isabella was hanging out by the pool. Later she laid down on the towel like she was laying out.

When we went out on Monday the tide was just starting to retreat. It left a rather large "river" and we found lots of cool sea creatures still in it. Here is a jelly fish. We also followed a stingray for awhile but I didn't have my camera with me to take a picture. Fun science lessons.

The kids were fascinated with the starfish Jennie found.

William fed the bird so he kept coming back.

Isabella carried the starfish back to the ocean

The crab