We’ve been at Wild Dunes on the Isle of Palms, South Carolina this week.
My parents and Todd’s parents are here with us and we are just having the most fun with everyone. The boys are so happy to have all of their “people” in one spot.
Hudson hasn’t complained or whined about a single thing since we got here. He even fell asleep in a beach chair for a little bit on Sunday. He absolutely loves the ocean and the beach.
We did have to remind him a few times to take a break to warm up. The ocean isn’t exactly warm right now.
And of course he loves just throwing himself into the swimming pool over and over again as he jumps in and climbs back out. And then jumps in and climbs back out.
We walked out to the beach early yesterday morning and noticed that some turtle rescue volunteers had discovered a sea turtle’s nest of eggs, and they were digging up the eggs to relocate them. I had heard about this before, but it was really exciting to see it in person and see all the turtle eggs. The bucket had 38 eggs in it and they were still digging up more!
We’re cooking favorite meals, eating lots of yummy summer food and just enjoying the company.
I have a tendency to forget reality when I’m on vacation like this and then start to worry that I’m forgetting something important or neglecting something. But I am trying to remind myself to just relax and not worry about anything at home this week.
We celebrated Hudson’s birthday in a very simple way. No big party or theme. Just a dinosaur cake, bow tie fiesta, and presents! I loved every second of it. We put three little candles in an Eggo waffle for Hudson’s birthday breakfast. He was impressed.
It has also rained a lot since we’ve been here. It’s a little disappointing because I want to make the most of my time here, but maybe making the most of my time here involves stretching out in a hammock and listening to the rain fall. And reading more and more out of Twilight.
And I completely melt when a certain little boy climbs up into the hammock with me and whispers, “I love you, too, Mommy.”
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Enjoy your vacation! It looks like y’all are having such a great time.
SO SO SO glad yall are having so much fun and relaxing and enjoying each other!!
Love yall.
Erin,
It sounds like your trip has been wonderful so far! I’m so glad you’re getting a chance to relax with everyone together! I absolutely adore the picture of Hudson all wrapped up on the beach – he just looks so precious. Enjoy!
This vacation looks amazing! Glad you’re resting and forgetting about the rest of the world, for now.
so glad you’re having a good time!!
Enjoy the rest of your vacation!!
It looks like y’all are having a blast! It’s so nice your parents got to be there with y’all, too. I have to say, I hope that water warms up over the next few weeks before I head to the beach! Enjoy the quality time with family.
Awww, we used to go to Wild DUnes every summer when I was little, and I loved it! Such beautiful pictures, Erin!
You sound very relaxed and very happy! Enjoy every single minute of your time at the beach with your adorable family!
Ahhh! Heaven. Enjoy!
I totally grew up going on vacation to Wild Dunes!! My aunt had a condo there that we were able to enjoy for many years. I can still picture it perfectly! Enjoy your vacation!!
My family is vacationing at Kiawah Island, SC this week and it has rained a lot too.
I love the hammock! Such a great way to pass the rainy afternoon. I hope the rain lets up so you can enjoy the rest of your vacation.
It looks like y’all are having a great time! We’re going down to Garden City with my family next week. I can’t wait!
I’m so jealous of your week at the beach. I would love to curl up in a hammock and read all day. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
I’m glad you’re having a great vacation!
I think simple parties are the way to go after the first one. I planned Landon’s first party for months and was exhausted leading up to it and afterwards! Next year’s party will be much calmer and smaller.
glad you’re having such a good time. i agree with your take on the rain
thanks for blogging while on vacation. it’s nice to be able to hear what you’re up to.
My favorite place in the world! I got married there and we can’t wait to take our little girl next summer. Enjoy!
Sounds like you are having a fantastic time!!!!!! Have a wonderful vacation:):)
Hey Erin and Happy Birthday to that cutie of yours! Oh Three.. I loved some of this age but at the same time so ready for Ryder to turn 4 this November. Despite the rain it looks like you’re having fun! I loved the Twilight books. I’m just now reading the Hunger Games, on to the second book which I hope to read the third on my way home from Holden Beach this weekend!
I’ve heard of Isle of Palms. Is it right outside of Charleston? I know Folly Beach but we always go to NC beaches and I’d love to rent a beach house at Isle of Palms sometime! Enjoy the rest of your vacation
Last summer we stumbled on a turtle release. Coolest thing ever!! Couldn’t take pics because the flash would interrupt them! Enjoy your time with “all of your peeps” not many get that chance!!
So fun! We were at Wild Dunes this week, too, and were glad to finally see the sun at the end of the week. Entertaining 6 children ranging in age from 11 months to 5 years was getting…um…creative! We visited the Charleston Children’s Museum mid-week – would highly recommend it if you ever need to go. Every time I walked out on the beach I had just missed some of the turtle watchers – I would have loved to see the turtles. Glad you enjoyed your vacation!