WARNING: Lots of pictures to follow! (Close to 40 of them and a few videos too. The pictures are not all in order, but I don't think you'll mind.)
09.19-24.2010, Myrtle Beach Vacation
Each year since Andrew was born, we've taken a beach trip with my parents in September. And with Andrew starting school next year, we knew this year would be our last fall beach trip. We had a good time, though I will admit traveling with two little ones can be pretty exhausting. The kids were really well-behaved and had a wonderful time.
Both Andrew and Megan really enjoyed playing in the water. Andrew put his float on the first night we were there and never looked back. He was so independent swimming about. I was so proud of him for being so brave. He's not always very fond of water.
And they both enjoyed playing in the sand, too. Papaw helped Andrew build his own personal pool in the sand. They drove trucks, shovel sand, and just had a great time.
Aside from water fun, we took the kids to Broadway at the Beach where the attraction of choice was the little amusement park area, or carnival as Andrew called it. There wasn't much for Megan to do, but she likes to watch other kids play and is a real good sport about things. She's no trouble at all.
And since that 'carnival' was such a hit, we also went to Family Kingdom one night. Actually, we had a few tickets from last year we needed to use. Andrew really enjoyed himself until he found out he couldn't ride the wooden roller coaster. He wasn't tall enough. There was begging, pleading, pulling, pushing, and even a few tears. He could not accept the fact that he wasn't allowed on the coaster and it was heart breaking to try and make him understand.
Another site we took in was the Apache Pier. Andrew thought it would be fun to go fishing, so if he found an unmanned pole, he was all over it. And we were all over him. He's very sneaky. :) We also found some fish that had been, let’s say, discarded. He announced they were 'sleeeping.' I love his innocence.
We did a little shopping, played at a local park, ate some really yummy burgers at River City Cafe, (I highly recommend it! There are several locations. The one at Surfside Beach overlooks the ocean and does have outdoor seating available.) and had a great time - did I say that already?
And on our last morning there, my dad decided he'd take a final swim in the ocean. That is, until he saw sharks! He made his exit and it wasn't long until everyone was told to get out of the water. The sharks were after schools of fish. I was told there were about 30 sharks out there. Good thing that was our last day at the beach because there's no way I would have gotten back in that water!
We really did have a good time. Nothing gives me more joy then seeing smiles on my kids’ faces.
I realize there are a lot of pictures here. Just be glad I didn't post them all!
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