Visit to Hilton Head

Rather than visit during Thanksgiving, we opted to spend more time in Hilton Head and traveled South the week prior to Christmas. It was fun to see all the holiday decorations and to fondly recognize several items that Mom has displayed since I was a young girl. We were able to spend some time with Trey's family in Columbia, SC before arriving at my parent's home in Sun City Hilton Head. We were excited to celebrate Boo's birthday with her this year. She requested a special dinner which Mom prepared and we shared with my aunts and uncle too.

A visit to Harbor Town resulted in the purchase of "Hilton Head-opoly". We played a couple of "intense" rounds before finally agreeing to "end the game" after 2 hours of play.

Our favorite Sun City Hilton Head residents: Uncle Len, Aunt Gilly, Aunt Naomi and my parents

Noah worked hard during the month of December in school creating a "pop-up" book. He wrapped the gift at school and gave it to my parents for Christmas. Noah did a wonderful job writing his story as well as creating a "pop-up" element for each page. What a treasure for my parents to keep and enjoy!

My sister was a little disappointed when she recognized that she and Noah are now the same height! It was fun for the boys to spend time with Aunt Boo. I know she misses her "big buddy" and "little buddy" as much as they miss her.

My parents and the boys: December 2010

Ciao taking a break underneath the living room Christmas tree.

Our annual visit to Harbor Town and South Beach on Hilton Head Island, SC

Our new "Salty Dog" t-shirts

Mom and Dad, we love that we were able to spend time with you at the holidays and thank you for your Southern hospitality. We had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again this spring and/or summer. Love you both very much!!