Memorial Day in Kiawah!

 

 What a wonderful way to kick off the summer beach trips! We spent this Memorial Day in Kiawah with the cousins! We had an amazing time and the kids could not have been better. They played so well together, napped when they were supposed to, and even went to bed on time. They had so much fun playing at the beach, pool, dancing at Freshfields, and just spending time with eachother and their Grandparents. It really could not have been a more perfect trip! Noni and Granddaddy even braved all 5 children one night so us adults could go out for dinner. So much fun!! This first picture is Jackson giving James a ride on the bike. I couldn't believe he could actually push the pedals down!

 Beach! Here is Jackson trying out some surfing!

 I was so excited to take Beckett back to the beach as he was so little last year. He loved it! He played in the water and the sand. I think the part he enjoyed most was the freedom to roam!

 Heading for the water!

 All my boys :)

 Beckett loved letting the waves crash into him.

 Here comes a wave!

 Silly Jackson. Jackson was so cold so he kept trying to go to the shallower ends to warm up.

 Snack break!

 Each night Freshfields will have a little concert for the kids. There is a toy store there that is also a big hit. Jackson and James loved playing with the pretend grocery store.

 Bubbles!

 Beckett hanging out and enjoying the music :)

 Since the kids were being so good, I decided to buy them each a light up toy. The boys got a gun and Mary got a wand. They ran all over the place playing with them!

 Trying to get a picture of 5 kids....not easy!

 Attempt at a family shot. Luckily, for Madeline's birthday and mother's day, we bought her a professional photo shoot of the family on the beach. Thank goodness the pictures turned out great! Such wonderful memories!!

 Taking a ride on Noni's bike

 I of course had to get my shot of Jackson on the boardwalk :)

Boogie board time!

 Here comes Action Jackson!

 The beach was also a great place to practice some soccer skills. Jackson looks so much older in this picture to me!

 No beach trip would be complete without a sandcastle!

 Craft time at the pool! The kids had a great time making these sunshades.

 Popcorn and a movie. Noni and Granddaddy were brave enough to watch all the kids so that Brad, Kiera, Greg, and I could enjoy an adult dinner. The kids were so excited to eat popcorn and watch a movie.




Jackson was kind enough to share his ice cream cone at chick fil a with his brother. We had such an amazing trip filled with wonderful memories. Thanks Noni and Granddaddy for a wonderful trip!!