Summer 2014- Beach Part 2

Back to the beach!

As promised, here are a few more pictures from our Tybee Island vacation. Being on the east coast we don’t get the magnificent sunsets of the Pacific, but we get a pretty amazing sunrise. I told myself that if I managed to wake up by sunrise one morning that I was going to get some pictures. I wasn’t about to set an alarm, because, let’s face it- this was vacation. But while we’re facing facts here, its also a vacation with three children five and under so waking up at 6:50 AM with the sun peeking over the horizon is a real possibility.

One morning I woke up, glanced at the clock and what do you know- it’s the perfect time to throw on a change of clothes and head to the beach. Only my mother in law was awake, and I’m pretty sure I freaked her out a little bit when she heard the door close as I scurried to capture some photos before the sun rose too high.

The first image is from our balcony. Talk about a seriously spectacular view.

 

After that I ran down to the beach and grabbed some more shots. The perk of taking sunrise photos versus sunset is that most people are still sleeping, so I had lots of room to shoot. Only a few walkers, joggers and early risers enjoyed the morning with me. It was beautiful and peaceful. and next time I think I'll just go sans camera and sit and enjoy the view.

I also took some shots of the walkway from our hotel to the beach. Until Tybee Island last year, I’d never seen sand grass and sea dunes. They create a gorgeous segue onto the beach.

So obviously, we loved the beach. We also made a stop in Savannah and visited Forsyth Park. The historic district in Savannah is gorgeous, but it was on our way home, the boys were exhausted and whiny, so Forsyth Park was the only stop we made and it was a quick one. Next time we might hit up Savannah on day one so as to avoid all the whine and fuss.

There's something about large trees draped in Spanish moss that lends and air of age and mystery to the city. I can't wait to explore it more.

Summer 2014- The Beach Part 1

It may be September and school might’ve started and Pumpkin Spice Lattes might just be being served at Starbucks, but we’re still in the midst of heat and sun here in Georgia. And, somewhat amazingly, I’m not bothered by it. I do believe that I’ve acclimated to the south ya’ll! This Michigan transplant is not bemoaning that fact that autumn has yet to grace us with her presence. Typically mid-September hits and I’m suddenly expecting to be able to don my favorite comfy sweatshirt and sip hot apple cider or a chocolaty cocoa, never mind the fact that last week it was still 90+ degrees out. Never mind that at all.

However, this year I’m embracing the last vestiges of summer. At least I hope the last of it. Uh-oh. Well, I suppose that I’ll always yearn a bit for fall; it is my favorite season after all. But… back  embracing the last of summer!

I thought it’d be fun to put up some pictures of our trip to Tybee Island, and a teeny visit to Savannah (filled with impatient boys) as a tribute to our summer fun.

My in-laws met us there all the way from Michigan. The boys just love the ocean and only left it to head to the pool.

Our second day there we headed off on a boat tour to see if we could spot some dolphins. There's something very majestic about those beautiful animals. They love to frolic and follow the shrimp boats around catching leftovers.

 

We spent some time everyday at the beach. Hayden (much to this mama's anxiousness) went without a floatie. And Mason- oh my. That boy has no fear. He loved to ride the boogie board and swim. Even Sawyer enjoyed his first time in the ocean.

 

 

Needless to say we had a blast. I think I'll save the sunrise and Savannah pictures for later in the week so that I don't overwhelm this post with pictures. Is fall upon you already? Or are your still enjoying (or not) the summer heat?