For the next few weeks, the kids and I stayed at my parents house in Greenville, SC. It was so great to be home and have plenty of time to visit w/ friends and family! When you live so far away, the 2 week Christmas trip just doesn't allow for much extra time for friends. That's what I was looking forward to!
The first week we were in Greenville, the temps hit 100+ degrees. Man was that hot! Especially to me and the kids who were still kinda used to much cooler temps in WI even in May. We spent some afternoons in our little pool I got at kmart- that took much longer to blow up and fill up than it should have! lol! Isn't if funny how we make some things harder than they really are?? Over-thinking...yeah, that's what it was!
One main highlite was my sister Courtney's graduation from Mauldin High School!! I was so proud of my little sister...and is disbelief, really, that she was actually old enough- that
I was old enough- for this to be happening! I was 14 when she was born, so I still kinda think of her as a "kid", but she has grown into a beautiful, smart, funny young woman now! She begins college in a few short weeks. Go girl!!!
We had various trips to friends homes and playdates to keep us busy during these few weeks. We were also looking forward to our former church's VBS! The theme was "Lanakila Cove" and the kids absolutely had a blast! I was completely amazed at how quickly they learned the songs and coordinating "moves"! The first day, they were singing all the way home! Of course, I had to buy the worship CD the next morning and we all enjoy singing along now!! So precious to see them grow in their love for Jesus and learning about Him!
It was also so wonderful to back at our "home" church. God has so blessed Biltmore and it was bitter sweet for me to be back there. We saw many of our dear friends and at times it made me more "homesick" for Asheville again. Maybe "someday"...
It's about time now to head for the beach...we were really missing daddy and it was time for him to fly back down for our vacation at Myrtle Beach!! Wooo hooo!!
FINALLY!!! It was time to head for Myrtle Beach- one of my most favorite places to visit!! I have so many fond memories of that area from my teen years...it's just tradition to go there and enjoy all the great things about it! The beach of course, but the pools, the neat shopping, mini-golfing late at night, shows and such. IT was great!
One of my favorite things to do is just sit on the balcony and just be. You know- just sit quietly and hear nothing but the ocean waves and the seagulls and smell the salty air. To me, there's nothing more relaxing (ok, a massage is close...). I just love it!
The kids just had an amazing time swimming, playing on the beach in the sand and spending time w/ Grandmama Jeanne and Papa Henry and Aunt Courtney! It really was a fantastic vacation. I think this was the first year they both were able to really enjoy themselves at the beach.
