Hilton Head Island

This week Jarrod and I went to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, for the Cole family vacation. It was a fun time - celebrating Jarrod's birthday, going to the beach, playing many games, and making memories...

Denise made Jarrod some great cakes - even (with the help of Me-Me) a homemade ice-cream cake! Delicious! Needless to say, we all enjoy Denise's cake-making talents... and our waistlines are feeling the effects! :) I am enjoying sharing in Jarrod's birthday - as I've come to realize that I benefit from his presents (well.. like the games and such..) but really, I am so glad that he has had some special birthday celebrations!
Jarrod had a couple really great tennis matches and got to play golf for the first time with his left-handed clubs with the other guys. Dad, Jarrod is looking forward to that tennis re-match!

I forgot HOW MUCH I love the beach... the pool... really laying out in the sun and cooling off in the water... it was so relaxing! Jarrod enjoyed having many playmates to be active and jump in the waves...They had a great time building that sand castle!

In the mist of the busyness of my last semester and being full time in the hospital - and Jarrod working hard at the post office on these hot hot days - it was just what we needed! Unfortunately, I still had to do school work while we were on this trip - and I am definitely looking forward to the freedom (of homework) that comes with graduation. Still, our time at Hilton Head was a fantastic get-away, and it will be hard to get back into the swing of things in Charlottesville... we are loving this summertime fun!

Thanks, guys, for a great time!

Now that we are back in Charlottesville, know that there is always an open invitation to our home - to spend the afternoon by our community pool or enjoy one of Charlottesville's many parks.
Happy SUMMER!