Living Large

We began our week long family vacation at Madeline's. We celebrated Alex's 14th birthday there with an absolutely incredible meal. Although that is par for the course at their house, this was extra special because we dined on one of Gillan's turkeys. I have never eaten turkey like that in my life. I love that kid, and that family! Thanks guys! However, my kids took out my sd card so I was not able to capture any images of the beginning of our holiday. I took loads after we arrived at the beach, just to make up for the prior lack!

Edisto Beach is charming. We had a blast sharing our holiday with my parents, John's parents, and John's sister and her husband. More great food, lots of beautiful weather, and more fun than you can shake a stick at.

Sophie's Detritus

The preferred activity of the week
Cool rainbow
Old farts watching the kids play in the surf
Playing games with Nina

My Parents

Me and Ella

Playing in the surf with Grandpa Mike

My beautiful children

John and Max

Sorting things out in the kitchen

Running from big storm waves

Alex in his favorite spot all week

Water spout during the big storm

Secrets

Sophie's pure joy

Ella riding the waves

Sophie

Ray and Nina

Me with my mom and dad

Max chillin'

John's parents

Ella with her constant companion

Alex with John's parents

The kids with Nina

Playing in the surf

Ella and Max

Grandmas..with the apron I made for Mother's Day

The motley crew celebrating Alex's 14th Birthday

Alex with the cool butterflies from G.Mike and G.Midge

Alex with me and John

Alex with my parents