SC Beach Pics, Part 2

Here are the last of the beach photos, and I'll get up NC photos as soon as possible.  Sadly, we leave NC for Hong Kong tomorrow, so we have lots of packing and errand running to do today!  We've had such a great time in the States!

SC Beach Trip

We had such a great time at the beach!  The kids absolutely loved playing in the ocean and in the sand.  It was perfect for running around, crawling, swimming, and building drip castles.  We had lots of beautiful weather for our little beach bums.  We also enjoyed cooking yummy seafood dinners at the house and tortured the kids with some outlet shopping.  :)

Finley got to have a piece of donut...with sprinkles!

Elise and Isaac sharing sand toys

Beautiful weather

This didn't work so well

We caught a starfish, but returned it to the ocean after a few minutes

Examining sea creatures

Playing in the baby pool under the beach house

Maddie enjoying the breeze with Granddad

Swinging in the hammock

Lost and Found

Here are some photos we forgot about from Nate's iPhone.

Father's Day at Finley's school

Finley's first trip to the dentist back in HK

And the rest are all in MI:

Finley, Marlow, Clementine & Lucy

Finley at CSA tennis lessons

Getting measured on Fafee & Grandma Holly's board

Elise wearing the top Grandma Jane made

Grandma Jane dressed Finley in Nate's old clothes after he got messy at her house

Michigan, Part 2

Later this summer, Nate's grandmother will be turning 90!  We celebrated a bit early with a huge party at Amy and Jim's house so more family and friends could attend while in town.  Guests enjoyed music, food, and drink with a great view of the sun setting over Lake Michigan.

Cooper, his girlfriend Jana, and her son Riley

Kay and her children

And with (most of) her grandchildren

Our kids weren't in the mood for a family photo

The radiant birthday girl

The 4th of July started out freezing cold and foggy, but turned into a beautiful evening.  Nate even made a fire that morning at the cottage-- a first for me!  We continued the tradition of watching the parade from Aunt Sue's house, and had a family dinner at her house that night.  Finley spent much of the parade with his hands over his ears, but was excited to see all the yellow and red fire trucks.  Elise slept on me in the carrier, despite all the loud noises.