Ahhhhh, another wonderful Sea Island vacation has come and gone. I say it after every trip but it really is my favorite place and I love all the memories our little family makes there every year. I hope to never stop going.
The best way to describe our time there is to just let the pictures do the talking. So here is what our July 4th week entailed.
Sunday:
We left Chapel Hill at 6am and arrived at Sea Island just after noon. We checked into our room (good 'ol room #99), had a yummy lunch at the River Bar, went to the grocery store, went to Tea Time, then relaxed briefly in the room before heading to dinner at Southern Tides.
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| exploring the grounds |
Monday:
It seemed to be much hotter much earlier this year so we decided to go for our daily family runs before breakfast. This worked well for me and Walker but poor Savannah had to be carried most mornings from her to bed to the stroller. After our run we always stop by to say good morning to the fish by the spa.
After a quick breakfast, we load up and head to the beach club. Most of our mornings were spent playing in and around the pools. Then we always had lunch poolside before heading back to the room for Walker to take his nap. Today, Oscar spent nap time at the shooting range while Savannah and I relaxed watching cartoons and playing princess.
After nap time it's tea time. This is always a favorite time of the day for everyone. I mean, what better way to spend a hot afternoon then sitting around eating cookies, drinking lemonade, and playing checkers.
Dinner tonight was at Tavola; the yummy Italian restaurant located inside The Cloister.
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| "good morning fishes" |
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| waiting for the sprinklers to shoot up |
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| O at the shooting range |
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| checkers at tea time |
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| big fan of the cookies |
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| family pic |
Tuesday
After today's morning run, we headed to the Stables at Frederika for Savannah to horseback ride. Last year she decided last minute to forgo riding so I didn't know what to expect this year. I am happy to report that she eagerly climbed on and off she rode. After which she asked if she could ride every day. I'm hoping this enthusiasm will continue so I can sign her up for lessons back at home.
The rest of the day continued much like Monday except dinner was at the Lodge.
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| "look Mom! see those fishes" |
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| not sure who loved who more |
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| the pina colade thief and her accomplice |
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| while exploring The Cloister, came across the room where the UN met |
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| after dinner smores |
Wednesday
Usual morning routine: run, beach club, then nap time. Actually today I attended a boot camp style class at the Spa at 6am. I think I've gotten a little spoiled with my typical workouts at home because this one seemed too easy. But the amenities are way better :)
Today's special activity was a princess tea party just for Savannah. We dropped her off on our way to usual tea time. She had a great time playing dress up, making a wand craft, eating cookies, and dancing around with about 30 other little girls.
For dinner tonight we branched out of the resort and went to a famous hole-in-the-wall barbecue joint, Southern Soul. Ohmygoodness talk about yummy food! Why have we waited sooooo long to try this place?! We'll definitely be returning every year.
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| shuffleboard |
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| our one and only day getting in the ocean |
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| S at the princess tea party |
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| checking out the smoker at Southern Soul |
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| such yummy bbq |
Thursday
Just a normal Sea Island day: run, pool time, nap time, tea time, then dinner at the River Bar.
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| bocce ball |
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| S teaching W her version of chess |
Friday
Today was July 4th so after our run we claimed our pool spots then headed out to watch the parade. SI does such a great job on the fourth having extra activities for the kids. After lunch, Savannah played in the giant inflatable and tried a few rounds of the dunk tank.
After nap and tea time, we enjoyed our last dinner back at Southern Tides.
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| at the parade |
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| happy boy in the candy store |
Saturday
We always try to make a full day out of our last vacation day and to hopefully really tire out the kiddos in hopes that everyone will sleep on the drive home. So we had a usual morning routine and after lunch we loaded up and made the 6 hour drive home.
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| final family run |
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| my happy trainers |
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| last day at the pool |
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| my boys |
It really was my favorite week out of the year. As the kids get older, more memories are made and they, too, fall more in love with this special place. Oscar is already planning for next year :)
Just a quick look back......
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| 2011: Savannah 20 Months old |
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| 2012: S 2 1/2 years old |
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| 2013: S 3 1/2 years old |
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| 2014: S 4 1/2 years old |
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| 2013: Walker 6 months old |
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| 2014: W 18 months old |
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