Vacation, finally!

Back in August

we were counting down the days until Papaw and Mamaw's visit.

This was an exciting one

because we were going to Hilton Head for 3 days

and we all were ready for a little vacation time!

The night before, we started counting down the hours

and the girls made sure to decorate for our morning visitors!

 

 

Once Papaw and Mamaw arrived

it was all fun and play!

We packed up the van right away and headed over to Hilton Head.

We were about half-way there

when I realized

I.Forgot.My.Camera.

UGGGHHHH!

I mean, really.

Of all the things I could've forgotten

it had to be my camera.

I'm really thankful

Mamaw had her's so I was able to capture

some of the memories after all!

 

The day we got to the beach was actually chilly.

Super strange for August

so we took the kids to a little discovery museum instead

of the beach.

It was really fun and

everything

was hands-on and encouraged creativity

and make-believe.

It was a pretty awesome place!

 

 

 

 

Inside the museum there was a pirate's ship,

with lots of dress-up clothes.

Crista liked the mermaid!

 

The mail center was a favorite area too.

 

 

The painting room had

every type of paint/brush/stamp

imaginable.
I think my girls could've stayed in there all day!

 

 



 

 

But the real airplane cockpit

took the cake.

The girls LOVED playing and pushing buttons

and taking Mamaw and I on trips around the world!

 

The weather finally did cooperate

and we were able to get in some great beach time.

The waves were great that day.

Not too big,

not too little.



 

 

Addie Grace isn't a big fan of water.

She doesn't like it in her face

and she's scared to death of a fish getting her

in the water.

But she loves playing in the sand.

And its always much more fun when Mamaw's playing with her!

 

 

After a great time at the beach we headed back home.

We had a relaxing time hanging out, playing

in the backyard

and showing off some skills!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crista was given a new tattoo set

and she had fun stamping everyone

who sat still long enough.

 

 

We had such a great visit with Papaw and Mamaw

that we hated to see the time come to an end

{as usual}.

We're looking ahead to the next time we'll see them...

not too much longer now!!

I'm so blessed to have not only a wonderful family

but to have married into such a sweet and loving family!