A little time away...

As if Leif's work schedule wasn't crazy enough, it is about to really ramp up again and so we decided to take an early summer getaway.  We decided against our usual Mexican getaway and repeated last years low key trip to SC.  We spent some time in Beaufort and snuck away for a little mommy and daddy night.  We aren't big on leaving our kids over night but always know they are in excellent hands with Nana and Pops.

  After a long drive at night we had a little sleep and then headed to the water park in Charleston...

We rushed back to Beaufort so that I could meet up with some beautiful ladies to discuss aging gracefully both inside and out!  It was amazing to hear these women discuss what they wish they knew about skin and great skincare years ago.  I certainly learned a lot...and taught a little.  Ms. Janet has a beautiful home and I was so happy she welcomed me in for cocktails and conversations!

The next morning, Aiden wanted to have breakfast on Nana and Pops porch.  Nana always had breakfast in process for us each morning!

After breakfast, we hit the road in the Mini Cooper for our adult excursion in Charleston.  The kids couldn't get rid of us fast enough...

Once in town, we grabbed lunch and then went on a jet ski excursion

We then headed back to the hotel to get ready for dinner at our favorite spot...Amen Street

Our usual...shrimp and grits

Followed by bar hopping and salted caramel ice cream...

Our night was so exciting that we passed out watching the news!!!  We hit another fave spot Poogans Porch for brunch...

The rest of our trip was spent on the boat...exploring sandbars and fishing spots...

Pops told some great stories...

We played and played

And did some exploring

Some fishing...

Some pouting when a big fish broke our rod...

And what is a trip to a beautiful place without the obligatory handstand picture (s)...

As usual, vacations are never long enough.  But we really enjoyed the quality family time!!!