a visit to charleston

Ah, Charleston. What a sweet thing my husband is to have introduced us to one another. One of the reasons I married him is because his family has a beach house on Folly. Just kidding. It's one of our favorite places -in fact, we spent our whole first summer as bride & groom here- so we were pretty excited about taking our girl for the first time. Of course, that excitement translated into a new wardrobe for her weekend visit. She was a champ on the flight, and is quickly becoming quite the frequent flyer.

Driving into Folly, down East Arctic, and up the driveway feels like driving home. Nancy always has the house immaculately clean, fridge stuffed with all of our favorite things, and fresh sheets on our bed. She foresees every detail and takes care of it in the happiest way. Bringing a baby along was only opportunity for an even more hospitable host. Baby crib? Check. Stroller? Check. Walker, diapers, high chair? Check check check. She even had specific baby foods I like such as Gerber's Organic Whole Grain Brown Rice Cereal, and Sprouts packs. (I'm a first-time Mom, get over it.) And she's a first-time Nana! What fun it all is...

Kevin's uncle Bob is an EXPERT handyman building anything from benches to boats - he set up this swing for Ivy and needless to say, she loves it!

We took a stroll down King Street since it was a beautiful afternoon, perfect for (window) shopping. Actually, two purchases were made: one doll, and one little-itty-bitty bag from crewcuts :) Also on the agenda: eating out and sleeping in.

Charleston is known for it's southern cuisine, and believe you me, we always try to pack as much in as we possibly can. It was a short trip, but we managed to fit in some favorites: Melvins and Magnolias, and gave McCrady's a second (and probably last) try. We had a traditional low country boil at the beach house for Uncle Bob's 60th birthday and a nice little celebratory dinner at The Library in honor of Kevin's acceptance into grad school!

It was a little too windy/cloudy to be on the beach, but we're headed back in June. And being inside watching tv with jars of chocolate chip cookies wasn't all that bad. Go Spurs!

sporting her first crewcuts purchase for the flight home

Thanks McConnells.......See ya in June!