First Kiawah Trip!

 Immediately after Jackson's end of the year school party, we headed to Kiawah for a Memorial Day beach trip! We had the best time except for a little issue with my car. Greg was in a car accident a week or so before our trip. He actually hit a deer on his way to his mountain clinic really early in the morning. Luckily he was fine but my care was damaged. They had just finished repairing my car so we headed to Kiawah! We had zero issues on the way there. However, Greg and Chuck went to Freshfields to get coffee and when they tried to come back home, my car wouldn't start. We had to have it towed to Charleston and by the time my car arrived at the Buick dealership, they were closing and didn't have time to look at it. They were closed the next day so we actually had to drive Noni's car home and leave my car in Charleston. 10 days later, they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it! Noni and Granddaddy drove it home and it was fine. Greg got back in my car to try to move it, it wouldn't start!! We had to put it in neutral and jump on it, and it started. We took it to the Buick dealership here and they fixed it in a couple of hours! Thank goodness! Despite that drama, we had a wonderful time at the beach. We surfed and Freshfields had concerts each night. So much fun!!

 Every year I have to get a picture of my boys running on the boardwalk. Not the best one but they will not slow down for a picture!

 Jackson, of course, was the first in the water to catch a few waves!

 Hold on!

 This little guy is still not so sure about the ocean. He would much rather just play in the sand. Works for me because I don't have to keep such a close eye on him!

 This was funny. We went to Freshfields to eat pizza and watch the concert. Beckett decided the spot we were at wasn't good enough, so he moved.

 The ice cream shop at Freshfields was celebrating their 10 year anniversary, so they were selling ice cream cones for 50 cents. We took advantage of that deal every night!

 The band was kind enough to share the stage with the kiddos

 Attempt at a family shot. Never easy!

 Next day we headed back for some beach fun! Another attempt at the boardwalk shot!

 Almost!

 Jackson kindly paused so I could take a picture :)

 Noni found Greg's old letterman's jacket and had it cleaned. Jackson loved it and wore it all week. He still has it hanging in his closet!

Now that the boys are getting older, we decided to attempt our first fishing charter. We decided to do a shorter 2.5 hour river charter just because I wasn't sure how they were going to do. What I didn't realize when I booked it was that it was a shark fishing charter! Boys couldn't have been more excited!!

 I hope we don't need a bigger boat!

 Ready for some fishing fun!

 Jackson holding some of the bait to catch the shark!










Beckett was a little nervous on the boat at first. For some reason, he thought it was going to quick over. He quickly got over his fear and loved it!

Here is Jackson reeling in the  first bite!

 Shark! Yikes!! Look at those teeth!!

 Once the sharks started biting, Beckett couldn't have been more excited. He had zero fear of the boat or the sharks were were going to reel in. He did great! He became quite the fishing critic. If ever we reeled in the line and we lost the shark, he would yell "You didn't catch it!"

 So excited! We ended up catching 8 sharks on the trip. At one time we had 3 sharks on the line at the same time! Needless to say, I will never swim in the river!!

 Shark #4!

 Noni reeling in her shark! Notice Beckett is right in the midst of the action. Noni actually ended up losing this shark because it ran into the anchor and broke off. We had a surprise as we pulled in the anchor though! There was Noni's shark still on the line attached to the anchor!

 Beckett's turn!

 So excited for his first catch!

 The 8th and final shark! What a fun day!!

Our fishing guide was so great with the kids. He even let Jackson drive the boat home. Future boat captain!

 Someone had a little too much fun on the boat trip!

Guess who else loves Granddaddy's papasan? We had such a great beach trip and can't wait for 4th of July for the next one!! Thanks Noni and Granddaddy for making our beach vacations so memorable!!

Kindergarten graduation and sisters!

 I cannot believe that I have a first grader! Jackson did so great in Kindergarten this year and has learned so much! He is reading, adding, subtracting, telling time etc. I am pretty sure he knows more facts about the different states than I do! Jackson was super lucky and had quite the crowd watch him get his graduation certificate. Noni and Grandaddy suprised him. Aunt Kiera, James, Ben, Aunt Sarah, Uncle Mike, Coraline, Aunt Rachel, and Uncle Ronald were all there to support him. Such a lucky boy to be loved by so many!! James was super sweet and gave Jackson some books as a present. The first party of the celebration was the kids performing some songs they had been practicing all year. The first 2 were in Spanish! Super impressive! Then it was time to get their graduation certificates!

 Here he goes to get his certificate!

 One of hopefully many "diplomas" for this cutie!

 A shot of his Class of 2027 shirt. :)

Not the best picture of me and my boy, but there are so few that I had to include it!

 So thankful for such wonderful, supportive grandparents!

 I had the best visit with my sisters! Oh how I wish they lived closer!! We celebrated Rachel turning 30 and her engagement!!

 Jackson and his Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Sutherland. He really loved being in her class this year!

 A rare photo of myself. Since my sister was there, she took a lot of the pictures. I can't remember the last time I had a picture taken of just me! I am always the one taking the pictures!! I thought it would be nice to look back and see what I used to look like when I am old and gray ;)

 After the kids performed and got their certificates, they had muffins and coffee in the classrooms. The chocolate muffins were his favorite!

 Yummy!

 Picture of all the boys in his class! Such a sweet group of kiddos!

 Another rare photo of myself.

 After the Kindergarten celebration, we headed to the square for lunch and to make some wishes! Could she be any cuter!!!

 Sweet cousins!

 Rachel and her future husband! It was so nice to meet Ronald and he is a perfect fit for Rachel! We are so happy for her!!

 Sweet family shot. This was Coraline's first time swimming. She kept calling our pool the ocean.

 Lookout! Here comes trouble!

 Nothing like some early morning cartoons!







It was so nice to have my sisters in town. I can't wait for their next visit!

 There is nothing cuter than a toddler in his undies! Beckett loves playing in the sprinklers!

 Uh oh! Watch out!!

Jackson on his last day and first day of Kindergarten.  Growing up fast!

Jackson with Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Sutherland. What a great year! It is sad to me that we are leaving the preschool and heading to the big lower school, but also very exciting for Jackson. He is ready to conquer first grade! The whole family went to Jackson's end of the year party and they headed to Kiawah for Memorial Day! Such a great way to kick off summer!