I can't believe it's come and gone....summer, that is. I know I talked about this Friday...but although summer still SURELY exists in the south for a WHILE longer...Labor Day just "ends it." Everyone knows that. And it makes me sad. Our neighborhood pool is actually open until the end of September, which makes total sense since September is hotter than May most times around here....but the further we get from Labor Day weekend and the more we get into football, the further bathing suits and boat rides venture into my mind. Boo to that. Anyways, this weekend was the perfect "end of summer" for us.
Per usual, we headed down to the coast to celebrate the end of my favorite time of year. It was just my immediate family down there this weekend, which meant: no frills. We didn't have to entertain anyone, we stayed in our bathing suit cover ups or pj's at night, we were lazy and went to bed early (except to watch the end of that awful Clemson/Georgia game...). As much as my family and me LOVE to entertain and typically prefer a crowd, it is nice sometimes to just CHILL and not have a set schedule, or feel like you have to be on the go the whole weekend. We ordered pizza Friday night and everyone was in bed by 10:30. We started the day Saturday LAZY as can be and it was great. We eventually made it out on the boat after lunch and enjoyed a laid back afternoon hanging out on Harbor Island. It was bliss. We came home to "tailgate" for the BIG game (please remember and forgive....half my family bleeds ORANGE. YIKES!) We literally ate a few appetizers and didn't do a big fuss over dinner. It was GAME TIME. As much as I DESPISE Clemson....it is kinda cute to see my daddy, bro, and little nephew decked out in orange, they all look so much alike:)
We did plan a LONG boat day on Sunday since we were only out a few hours Saturday. Some of my parents good friends were staying at Edisto, so we drove over and picked them up on the boat and then headed to Botany Island, off of Edisto. In all, it took about 2 hours to get there from our house. Thankfully all the kids LOVE a boat ride.
This is how boat people do the beach. We pack up our chairs and coolers and sand toys and pick a different sandbar or island every time we venture out. Saturday it was Harbor Island near Beaufort...and this time Botany on Edisto. So, so fun. There were a good many people out there...and it was BEAUTIFUL. We had such a good time playing, swimming, and drinking ;-) all day long on the boat and beach!
My super fun parents and their friends!
Our ride home.......seriously my favorite view on earth.
The day was absolute perfection in my book....an amazing way to wrap up a FANTASTIC summer!!
Monday morning we headed out to Hunting Island to take family pictures:) It was HOT, and hectic with three little ones........but hopefully we got a few keepers! Can't wait to see them!
Hope your weekend was wonderful!!!
xoxo
Comments
Post a Comment