A few weeks ago, we took a vacation to the beach with my family and it was the best time.
We took seven days to spend together in a nice beach-front condo, and we enjoyed every single minute of it. I grew up vacationing on Hilton Head Island off the coast of South Carolina almost every year so it’s a place full of memory for me. I always get a feeling of almost-like-coming-home when we start driving across that big bridge from the mainland onto the island, and the salty, swampy smell in the air that greets you when you step outside will forever make me feel nostalgic and…just happy. Almost like a step back into childhood days.
We did all the usual vacation things like sleeping in (when the babe would let us), leisure breakfasts, biking, spending hours on the beach, naps in the afternoons, shopping, and golfing. The weather was perfect for the first part of the week, but did get a little cold at the end…but thankfully we still came back sun-kissed and with some color on our skin. Ayla loved the beach, and we would set her in a tide pool with some toys and an umbrella over her while she played and played until it was time for lunch or a nap. It was such a fun time, and normally I’m ready to get back to a routine and my home after a few days on vacation…but this time I could have stayed for another week!
Two other highlights from the trip:: a little family party to celebrate Ayla’s birthday and a night away to Savannah for Ben and I. It was the first time we’ve left Ayla overnight, and decided it was a good time to take advantage of the grandparents and leave her with them while we had an evening, night, and morning out that made me feel like a teenager again.
Until next time, HHI.
What about you: what’s your favorite vacation spot? And what do you like to do while there?
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
