Beach Babies

No. I didn't leave you. Well, I did, but only for a little while. I've been on vacation for the last week out on Edisto Island. This was my family's 9th year spending vacation on Edisto together. I will say one thing about my family: we know how to have a good time. This year's Edisto trip was no exception. We ate good food, watched the babies play together, enjoyed the wonderful beach weather, and most of all, enjoyed each other's company.

Here is a little glimpse into our week at Edisto.

The food.

Everyone is responsible for dinner one night of the week. I didn't get a picture of all of the meals, but here is the nightly menu:

Monday: Mexican Lasagna

Tuesday: Hamburgers, Hotdogs, and Bratwursts with pasta salad

Wednesday: Chicken Tettrazini with cucumber and tomato salad

Thursday: Baked Spaghetti with a green salad

Friday: Frogmore Stew (my personal favorite!)

Saturday: Boston Butt, corn & avocado salad, sauteed squash and zuccini, wine marinated strawberries, 

and peach & blackberry cobbler

Sunday: ordered pizza!

My night was the Boston Butt, and although it wasn't planned (it's a long story), it turned out pretty good! The strawberries were my favorite...the recipe came from pioneer woman.

I did get one food picture

Caught Andy sneakin' a skrimp!

Other than the food, I would have to say the highlight of the week was that we saw two baby loggerhead turtles hatch. My mom actually spotted them trying to hatch out of the sand. She is "the turtle lady" after all. I have a video, but blogger won't let me upload it.

Here are some other pictures from the week

a little blurry: Emery and me about to head out to the beach. 

Nate and Brian watching the shrimp boat go by.

Lucy loves her watermelon.

little cousins in matching PJ's. Emery, Nate, and Lucy

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This is way before kids, one of the first years at Edisto.

Stay tuned for a post about the amazing product Sand Off!