Back from the Beach

We went to Myrtle Beach for a large family vacation last week! George's Mom was there as well as my parents, the Watsons, Gundersons, Mandiches and Lindseys! What fun! We spent almost every day at the beach enjoying the gorgeous weather and we spent the rest of the time eating, laughing, playing games and enjoying seeing family we don't get to see often enough. Drew wasn't big on the ocean this year although he loved the sand and shells. Last year he loved the water and I had to chase him down to keep him from going too deep. I wasn't too disappointed when he shouted "No water, you stop it!" when a wave came toward him and then he raced back to the chairs saying the water was scary. I wasn't in a rush to convince him otherwise since sitting under the umbrella sounded great to me! CC used a big tub to carry the sand toys in and Drew used that as his personal pool most of the week. Good times! It made for relaxing days at the beach! He did come out every once in a while to pick up shells or beg someone to race him down the beach. He also got plenty of Italian Ice treats when the cart came by. Thanks to CC and Day Day for those because I forgot my money every day! It was a fun-filled week and we miss everyone terribly! Thanks to Judy and my parents for the great hospitality!

Drew in his tub at the beach. What a great idea this was!
Drew and Sweet Mae Mae play games!

CC and Drewby in the ball house.

Drew rides his new four wheeler from Grandma! What fun! This is his 4th riding toy if you're counting! His grandparents spoil him a bit :)

Drew and Whitley help Day Day open his Father's Day gift.

My three favorite fellas!

Drew and Grandma fill the wagon with shells.

The golf cart made it to Myrtle Beach! Lila and Whitley take a spin around the backyard.

Then Drew takes Whitley for a ride.

Drew, Day Day and cousin Bev (or "Big Day Day" as Drew called him!) rough house on the floor.

Drew gets some clothes from Sweet Aunt Kim and Uncle Dreg and doesn't want to let go of them! He insisted on wearing the turtle shirt immediately.

Resting with Day Day on the beach.

Lila opens some gifts at her early 2nd birthday party! Sweet CC had gifts for Drew and Whitley too so everyone was happy!

Drew and Day Day run on the beach.

Drew and CC play a silly game with koozies. Drew thought it was big fun!

Sparklers! Drew kept telling CC to "Be careful, it's hot!"

Drew makes a dino at Build-A-Bear! He loves that dino and named it "Dino T-Rex" even though it's not a T-Rex :)

Tom, Daddy and George on the last day.