Easter in Charleston, SC
We visited Doug’s younger brother, Patrick, in Charleston for Easter. Doug and Patrick’s parents joined us for most of the weekend full of excellent activities coordinated by Patrick’s girlfriend, Joy. Thanks to Joy for playing “cruise director” all weekend. Treyden enjoyed being carried to breakfast near Folly beach by his Uncle Patrick.
Here’s big man Treyden sitting with grandma and dad in the booth.
Doug’s parents and brother with us on the pier at Folly beach.
Our happy little man hanging out in the backpack.
Then it was time to hit the beach!
With mom’s help, Treyden was ready to charge right in to the surf.
Doug, Lana, Treyden, grandma, Patrick and Joy.
But Treyden wasn’t ready to leave yet. Off come the clothes!
He kept leading us further and further in. Grinning the whole time.
Later that night we had an excellent “low country boil” at Joy’s house. Here’s Treyden sporting his “hippy Folly beach outfit”
Joy’s place is the perfect party house. Complete with a ping pong table, couches, tunes, and lights in the garage.
Here’s Treyden hanging with grandma.
After successfully stealing Patrick’s hat.
As expected, trying for dad’s beer.
Playing with Joy
Wow! Was it a good feast!
A big hug from grandma and grandpa.
Giving dad some pointers on is ping pong skills
Hanging out with grandpa on the couch
The next morning we went for a hike in a city park of Charleston.
Here are our gracious hosts, Patrick and Joy.
On a bench, looking for alligators.
Riding the slide with dad.
And appetizers afterward overlooking the intercoastal waterway. Treyden and Lana even got to see dolphins playing.
Here’s Treyden hanging out with Grandma.
On our last day, Joy coordinated for us to take their family speed boat out for a quick cruise. Treyden got a new life jacket for the occasion.
Patrick and Joy with Treyden.
mom, dad and Treyden
Happy boy!
The brothers.
Treyden really enjoyed himself.
Working on his sea-legs.
Nothing like finishing the trip off with a huge oyster boil. Incredible!
The world’s biggest oyster…
Treyden developed a love for corn on the cob.
One last hang out with his pal Joy.
And uncle Patrick. Thanks for an excellent vacation you guys! We look forward to returning the favor!
