Myrtle Beach

We were fortunate enough to escape to the beach for a whole week.  We had been looking forward to this vacation all year and it was a great time spent with family and friends.

Thankfully, the boys loved the beach!  Aiden was surprising fearless when it came to the ocean and jumping the waves.  He was constantly asking to go into the water. 

 Ty loved playing in the sand.  He didn't like the soft sand so much, but as soon as we got to the hard sand closer to the water, he was happy.  He would walk to the end of the boardwalk, stop and look back at us and whine for one of us to carry him.  Jeff or I would carry him until the sand was more firm and then put him down.  I guess when you've only been walking 6 months, sand is a little tough to walk in.   

Aiden especially liked the pool because it was only 3 feet deep, which meant he could stand and play without floaties!  He wore floaties some times and others went without.  He wanted to show everyone that he could get in the water and "not go under"

The boys had a blast playing with their Uncles and their Aunt.  Uncle Collin was helping Aiden jump the waves!

Jeff and Ty went out on our patio one morning.  I think they were looking at dogs on the beach.  Ty liked pointing out different things from our balcony.

During low tide, small puddles were formed in the sand and the boys loved playing in the water.  The shallow water was perfect for the boys to play in.  Papa and Dadda built a sand mountain with Ty.

Jeff and Aiden threw the football on the beach.  Aiden is catching the ball here

We played putt-putt after dinner one night.  The boys were all over the course- Ty threw the golf ball more than he actually hit it with his golf club and Aiden constantly hit the ball with his golf club even if it was still rolling.  They had fun watching the pirate show too.  Nana and the boys sat in a cave in between holes.

A late night swim . . .

Aiden was pulling Aunt Mandy out of the sand because her feet were stuck!  He loved going out into the ocean with her too.

Our last couple days were cool, so we spent some time shopping. We met up with Jason, and Norm, Karen and baby Charlie and enjoyed a delicious homemade dinner in Sunset Beach, NC.  We finished our trip with a lunch at Landshark Bar & Grill.  The kids were great and Charlie took a good nap during lunch.  

We had a great time and we have great memories of the trip!