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While we'd had a few nice stops on our trip thus far the main event was getting back to Myrtle Beach so we could visit the Harpers. We hadn't been back to Myrtle since 2015 - we left there just a few days before Harper was born and it's where Harper's early arrival began so we'd admittedly been avoiding going back - but it was time to rip off that band aid! I'm so glad we did because we had such an amazing time being back at Ocean Lakes - and of course being with Don and Mae Mae.
The weather was finally sunny and warmer so that was a great change. We did everything we could to soak up the sunshine - digging in the sand at our campsite, walking the dogs on the beach, playing at the parks, and even getting some beach time in of our own.
We were there just one week before they were going to open the outdoor pool but that didn't stop us from taking a dip in the indoor pool. Harper was loving swimming with his big brother.
Of course of all those things the highlight was truly getting to spend time with Don and Mae Mae. The kids had a blast hanging out at their house - they got to use the trampoline next door, watch the hummingbirds feed at their kitchen window and run around barefoot in their backyard. While the kids had huge smiles on their faces the entire time I'm not sure there bigger smiles than the ones on Don and Mae Mae's faces - they truly love these boys.
It was really a wonderful visit and we'll look forward to going back again soon - the boys will be begging us no doubt.
Alas it was time to move on to our final destination - Williamsburg...
After a great summer of beach trips, lots of camping, fun (well, some fun) at YMCA summer camp, and plenty of pool time, we took one last trip before starting the first grade. Myrtle Beach was the destination - Ocean Lakes to be exact - and we were looking forward to a fun week spent with Don & Mae Mae, Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Mark, Aunt Kathleen & Olivia.
We split the trip up with an overnight stay in North Carolina. The campground was newly renovated and one of the nicest we've stayed at - especially for a transient campground off the interstate. Kathleen & Olivia joined us to break up their trip as well so the kiddos had a great time playing at the pool together while the adults enjoyed relaxing after our drive.
Then it was on to Myrtle Beach where we spent the week playing in the sand, splashing in the waves, visiting with friends (I had two colleagues visit with us, one who happened to be vacationing at Ocean Lakes at the same time), playing more hands of Uno than I could keep track of, eating ice cream, walking the dogs on the beach, having fun at the arcade, playing "lifeguard" and just soaking up every last moment of summer vacation.
Turns out it was a good thing we enjoyed one last trip as a family of three as we were about to get a big surprise...
