This past week, the Frederick and Newton families joined us in Isle of Palms for an entire week of beach fun. Seven children and six adults made for lots of entertainment and lots of laughs! And surprisingly, there was only one night when all kids (except Isley) were melting down at the same time. We all laughed and got through it. Overall, we had an amazing week with some of our very best friends in the world. It warms my heart to see our kids becoming such good friends with our friends’ kids.
Some highlights of the week included:
The Pirate Teasure Hunt led by the Newton girls who are connoisseurs of all things pirate.
Brek, Isley, Aiden, and Maelle, our little pirates, found all the clues (with a little help because they were ridiculously difficult).
At the end of the hunt, there was lots of treasure!
Court helped direct his mateys
Sitting in the HUGE Wild Dunes chair.
Maelle, Aiden, Isley, and Brek
Isley being an amazing big sister to all of the kids. I feel certain that it was because of all of Isley’s help that Court took his first two steps by himself right in the middle of everyone at breakfast!
Hanging out at the pool
Isley learned some new pool skills
Stylish Carson in her pool accessories
Aiden and Ben, partners in crime
Tossing “Baby Toot”
Getting to see the Scerri family as well!
Daily family walks and a triple family bike ride.
Aiden is a big fan of Jocelyn
A bunch of monkeys
Jocelyn, Carson, Brad, and Ben
Ben and Aiden loved the trailer ride!
Court liked his solo ride as well.
Taking a quick break to look at the wildlife on the island (alligators, herons, cranes, turtles, etc)
All three families took a trip to the South Carolina Aquarium.
At the very first tank that we came to, there was a diver cleaning the glass. The kids were amazed.
The lemur exhibit was a favorite of ours…
…especially because Aiden volunteered to help dress up like a lemur!
Court loved climbing up to watch the marine life too.
There are lots of hands on activities at the aquarium, all of which Aiden took full advantage!
Two scary sharks
Pretending to be baby bald eagles
Hanging out at the house with all of our friends
Bruno even made the trip and shockingly didn’t start a fight with any of the kids!
We gave this shovel to Court on our first day at the beach and he wanted to hold it for literally the entire rest of the week. Whenever we tried to take it away from him, he would cry. Who knew that all this kid wants in life is a $1 sand shovel?!
Court logged some monster naps. All those big kids wore him out!!
After bedtime when all the kids were seemingly in bed, all us parents were talking about how Ben sleeps with all the lights on in his room. Jocelyn mentioned that it must be because he is scared. Suddenly we hear from upstairs from Ben, “No, I am not scared.”
Bedtime stories from Bill, or as Aiden calls him “Uncle Mr. Bill”
Thanks to everyone for making the LONG trip down to spend time with us. We hope to make this an annual trip!!! We miss you guys already!
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