Monday, September 8, 2008

Ali in the Ocean

Our entire family loves the ocean. We enjoy spending our summers in Kiawah Island, South Carolina for several reasons. 1. It's a private beach so it's not overly crowded and much cleaner and safer than a public beach. 2. It has 10 miles of white sand beaches. 3. The ocean is warm, warm, warm. 4. The ocean is relatively safe. Occasionally when a storm is coming or at high tide the waves may get a bit wild but overall they aren't the kind to knock you down and keep you rolling underwater while you say a little prayer. Also, there aren't any hidden dips or valleys under the water for the kids to fall into while walking out. 5. It has fantastic bike paths all over for us to go on long rides with the kids. 6. Camp Kiawah. The kids cannot get enough. Even when friends and family come they still want to go for the day. It's an all-American camp where they learn camp songs, go on treasure and scavenger hunts, tie dye, play tug of war, etc. 7. The food. Great seafood (we especially love the crab cakes). 8. Our favorite restaurant Cassique. 9. A fab spot for catching up with all of our loved ones.

I'll slowly catch you all up on our recent summer holiday photos in Kiawah.

This first set are of little Ali who is not as courageous as she was last summer at the age of 1 1/2 but she did love the sand and playing in the shallow area.



Testing out the boogie board with Dad.


This is what she looks like after she gets salt water in her eyes. Not a happy camper.


Her solution: goggles! Much better.