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August 22, 2005

Vacation

We just returned from a very hot week in Hilton Head Island, SC. We drove down for the wedding of some good friends of ours, and had decided that we'd stay afterwards for a week of vacation since we'd have driven so far. On the way down I made the overnight drive in about 11 hours, stopping only once before getting breakfast just off the island. Caffeine and a good audiobook were my overnight companions.

We'd rented a house for the week and shared it with several friends (and their kids). We passed the week leisurely, walking on the beach, swimming in the pool and exploring the island. One highlight for me was deep-sea fishing with the guys on the trip - the four of us chartered a fishing boat and caught enough Spanish mackerel to feed our families, and we all caught sharks, too. Three of the four of us caught small reef sharks, while Josh caught a 4-foot blacktip shark (all were thrown back to the sea).

Naomi was unsure of what to think of the beach at first, and was initially kind of scared by the ocean. She soon learned the joys of playing in wet sand, however, and her fears quickly dissipated.

Sorry for the drought of posts lately. Here are a bunch of vacation pictures to make it up to you.

Posted by teamchandler at August 22, 2005 08:20 PM

Comments

So happy to be the first post after a drought! What a beautiful vacation you all had, and beautiful family pictures to boot -- I especially like the Mom/Daughter matching towel turban picture! Thanks for sharing; glad you're back in town again so I get my daily dose of cute pictures... Hope you are all doing well -- miss you! Love, Stacie

Posted by: Stacie at August 22, 2005 09:46 PM

What wonderful photos! Everything looks so beautiful..the house, the ocean...and especially our kids! The fishing experience sounded terrific. Good to have you home. Love, Mom

Posted by: Grandma Chandler at August 22, 2005 10:20 PM

What a lovely time for your family & friends! Thank you for sharing such precious photos as those of your Little One WALKING hand-in-hand with her mommy & daddy on the beach. These are images & memories to cherish for a lifetime!
Love you all...
A.Pat

Posted by: Aunt Pat at August 23, 2005 12:42 AM

Beat the 3 horsemen this time, but still 4th. Sounds like you had a great vacation, glad to hear it. Great pics as well.

Posted by: digdug at August 24, 2005 01:23 PM

Yes, it seems we have some stiff competition... I saw this post a few days ago, but somehow didn't even want to post if I had to be fourth. It's like being sent back down to the minors after playing in the World Series...

Posted by: Tony at August 24, 2005 08:36 PM