Finally Some Vacation Pics!

I am behind- really behind. We have been home from vacation for a month now and I am just getting around to getting some pics posted. But in my defense, right after we got back, my sis-in-law and nephews were in town, we had to get the kids ready for school, plus there's that pesky thing called work... Anyway, we had another wonderful trip to Beaufort, SC. Sad, that once again Steve wasn't able to get off of work. One of these days, he will be able to get down there again with us. But we met up with some great friends and family, went to the beach, went to Savannah, did some site seeing, and did a whole lot of lounging on the dock. Here are some pics from our first few days. And once again, you will see there aren't a whole lot of pics of Jordan. That is because he is a turd! He turns his head everytime I get the camera out and holds his hand in front of his face. Even though his great aunt and great grandma have told him how much they enjoy the pics I post. This is their way of keeping up with the kids. He did soften after that and let me get a few. But even I didn't realize how much the family enjoys the pics I post. Modern technology is so great with keeping touch with our loved ones that live far away!So, this is for you all! :)

We always get a pic at the South Carolina Welcome Center. My kids are goofy!

Bry didn't even unpack before she parked her butt in a chair on the dock!

My dear friend, Stacy and 3 of her boys drove over from Georgia to meet up with us. Well us and her brother who also lives in Beaufort. We have gotten to see each other twice in one year after going 12 years without seeing each other! We met them for dinner right after we got in on Saturday night. And then we met them for breakfast on Sunday before they headed back home. It was a short, but definitely sweet visit. As always with Stacy, the visit was full of laughs.

My  mom, Stacy and I at Ihop before they headed out.

The kids and I 

After breakfast, we headed back up to the cottage to spend the rest of the day on the dock. The guys fished, the girls lounged. And took pics.

Bry had to go down to get a pic of the stingray that Ricky caught.

We snapped a few pics, then set him free.

Monday we went exploring at the old Fort Fremont on St. Helena Island. Read about Fort Fremont here http://www.sciway.net/hist/fort-fremont-st-helena-island.html.  It is said to be haunted. In fact, it used to be the place that we went when we wanted to scare ourselves during our teenage years. And after that, you parked up the road and waited to see the Land's End Light. I never saw anything, but it sure was fun trying! I guess back then we were trespassing, but they have cleaned the place up and opened it to the public since then. So, we were there legally!

The remains of Fort Fremont. From the other side and down by the water, you can't even tell it's here.

Johnny inside of the fort

All of the kids in the fort.

Bry was kinda creeped out. Jordan kept scaring her....

Closer to the door brought on a smile...

Another view of the fort

On the steps

Hanging out down by the water

Dusty getting ready to wash is dirty feet off!

After we left the fort, we stopped at the Chapel of Ease.Read about the Chapel of Ease here http://www.sciway.net/sc-photos/beaufort-county/chapel-of-ease.html. I love the old ruins of this church. The mosquitoes and the sand gnats, not so much. They were eating us alive! But I did get a few pics.

The remains of the Chapel of Ease

Dusty

The kids and I

I love the Spanish Moss!

Bryson and Jordan

After we left the chapel of Ease, we headed to Savannah to have a cookout with a couple of my sis-in-laws, niece and nephews. A lot of the family has moved in the past year, so we didn't get to have as many of the cousins together as we have in the past. It was fun catching up. Those girls are always a hoot! We got one pic of the kids. Here it is!

My three are standing up. On the couch from left to right-Joseph, Ashton and Destanie. I know one thing, the Sullivan's sure make some pretty kids! :)

And that is it for now. That is only a few days worth of pics! Plenty more to come!