A Best Day!

Sunny and 80 degrees was in yesterday's weather forcast. I painted my toenails, dusted off my flip flops, and planned a trip to St. Simon's Island.

We went out to get into the truck and found it to be stocked with a driver and co-pilot! We checked his license, only to find out he is only six. So, we directed him and his co-pilot to the back seat to be buckled in their car seats.

 

When we got to the island, we headed straight to the beach. We found it to be a little chilly with the breeze from the ocean, but the sun shined warmly! How precious to see Blake and Olivia walk down the beach holding hands!

Patrick ran down the beach with his new sneakers.  Size 2 1/2!  My boy has a big 'ol foot!

I tried to get a nice photo of them together.  It's usually easier just to take photos of them individually!

  After our walk on the beach, we went to play putt-putt at the pier.  They have completely re-done that area with an additional playground, grassy areas, picnic tables, putt-putt, a small water park, a nice walking path with an ocean view, new steps down to the ocean, and water spickets to wash the sand off of your feet.

Patrick has played putt-putt before.  He had a good handle on how to play.  He was most concerned about the score.  He made me laugh when he guided the ball where he wanted it to go rather than actually hitting it.  All for a lower score!

The funniest thing was watching Olivia play.  Blake tried to show her proper form. 

 

But, in typical Olivia fashion, she had her own way of doing things.  Feel free to laugh at her cuteness!

She entertained herself when it wasn't her turn.

Next, we headed to the playground.  On our way, we passed this odd sight.  A tree was growing through a fence.  The owners accommodated it by cutting holes in the wood as it grew.

The playground was crowded and it made me nervous that I couldn't see both of my children at the same time.  I was proud to see Patrick go across the monkey bars for the first time.

Olivia's favorite part?  Climbing.

When they had enough, we walked down to the pier.  We saw a guy catch a stingray (don't have an impressive photo).  But, we did run in to this guy hanging out, unphased by on-lookers.

This is as close as Patrick would stand to him.

A beautiful day to hang out together as a family!  We love St Simon's Island!