{Vacation 2012} Our Trip To The Beach

by Mandy on August 27, 2012

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I am finally getting the chance to post the rest of our vacation photos! Took me long enough, hey?!

We stayed in the Palmetto Dunes area of Hilton Head, South Carolina. The view from our condo was gorgeous! I was thankful because sometimes it’s hard to tell what you are going to get when you book a condo online. I was more than impressed with the place that we stayed.

Vacation Hilton Head

I had a great time capturing pictures of the boys playing in the sand and the ocean.

Vacation Hilton Head Kids Vacation Hilton Head Beach

They loved building sandcastles – Bents especially. He’s my “builder” kind of child. Takes after his Poppy. Last week I looked at him and said, “Bents, are you gonna help mommy fix things when Poppy no longer can help us?”

He just looked at me with a huge smile and said, “Fix fings mommy. I fix wots of fings just wike Poppy.”

Vacation Hilton Head Playing on Beach Vacation Hilton Head Beach Vacation Hilton Head Beach and Sand Vacation Hilton Head Island

I’m thinking that’s probably a good thing since daddy’s strength revolves more around business topics. Although, he did just change a lightbulb in my closet for me yesterday. Gotta give the guy some credit.

And I was pretty impressed with his sandcastle building capabilities.

Vacation Hilton Head Beach Play Vacation Hilton Head Family Beach Play Vacation Hilton Head Beach Play Daddy

Which apparently wore him out…

Vacation Hilton Head Asleep on Beach

P Man was more of my ocean boy! He loved loved loved to be in the water.

Vacation Hilton Head My Heart

He did help Bents build some sandcastles with his “big” shovel {that they fought over}.

Vacation Hilton Head Shovel

Someone remind me to NEVER buy ONE of anything. UGH! Going forward, I need 3 {soon to be 4} of everything.

Vacation Hilton Head Sunglasses

We were so thankful to have our babysitter, Hannah, with us! The vacation would not have been NEAR as pleasant without her help!

Vacation Hilton Head Babysitter

We even got to do a few “date nights” while we were there!

Vacation Hilton Head Date

AND film a video for Good Financial Cents…on the beach…by the ocean! BEAUTIFUL!

Vacation Hilton Head Video

Jumping waves was by far the highlight of the trip!

Vacation Hilton Head Jumping Waves

Hours upon hours were spent jumping those amazing waves. Again, thankful for Hannah so that she could play on the beach with SJ while daddy and I watched the other two in the ocean.

Vacation Hilton Head Ocean

SJ says he’s ready to go back anytime! Luckily, when Mr. SJ goes back…he will be old enough to jump waves with his brothers!

Vacation Hilton Head Baby on Beach

I think it’s safe to say we all loved vacation and we were not ready to come home.

Vacation Hilton Head View

Tomorrow I will post some of our attempts at a family photo shoot while there. Ha!

{ 25 comments… read them below or add one }

Shannon August 27, 2012 at 7:33 am

Seriously mama! How have you birthed 3 kids from that body?! Hottie! And I love your dress from date night!
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Mandy August 27, 2012 at 9:25 pm

I chase 3 kids around constantly…it’s good for calorie burning! Ha! Thank you!

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Lauren Kelly August 27, 2012 at 7:53 am

SWEET SWEET pictures!!!! :)

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Lynsey August 27, 2012 at 9:05 am

You look amazing?! Seriously. Super Jealous. Looks like y’all had a great time.
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Mandy August 27, 2012 at 9:26 pm

Awww, you are too kind! :)

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Kerri August 27, 2012 at 9:06 am

You look great in a swimsuit!!! OK I am officially going to try crossfit now lol. your family is so adorable!
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Mandy August 27, 2012 at 9:27 pm

Thank you! You should definitely try Crossfit! :)

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Allie August 27, 2012 at 9:08 am

STOP the cuteness right now! I just love your family! Your boys are the cutest, and so are you and the hubs!! I wish we lived closer we could get all our boys together!!! Aren’t boys the best!?

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Mandy August 27, 2012 at 9:28 pm

Thank you Allie! How fun would that be if we were closer! :( The boys would have such a great time together!

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Lucy Jane August 27, 2012 at 9:22 am

I love beach vacations with little ones! We met at BlissDom…the Carterville connection of my friend Jennifer. You have an adorable family!
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Mandy August 27, 2012 at 9:29 pm

Hey!! I totally remember you! I am so glad you left a comment! Are you going to Blissdom in Dallas??

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Lucy Jane August 28, 2012 at 10:13 am

Still debating…not sure if I want to spend the money on a plane ticket. Are you planning on going?
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Naturally Caffeinated Family August 27, 2012 at 11:07 am

What great pics, M! So cute and beautiful memories!!
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Lily Diaz August 27, 2012 at 11:21 am

First off, you look amazing for having 3 boys and 2nd, you make me want to have a third child!!! LOL Looks like it’s waaaaaayyy more fun! lol.
Love all the pics! :) Glad you and your family had a blast!

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Mandy August 27, 2012 at 9:30 pm

Thank you!! Three is definitely fun…a lot of work, but totally worth it!

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Desiree August 27, 2012 at 11:34 am

HHI is so beautiful. My in-laws go every summer and the hubs and I have even tagged along a couple of times. It’s so peaceful. Looks like you had a great vacation. Such cute pics of your wave-jumpers and sand castle-builders.
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Taylor August 27, 2012 at 12:54 pm

Holy cow!!! Look at your bod! What do you do to get a body like that?! Looks like you guys had a ton of fun! :) We LOVE Hilton Head! Is that the Marriott Grande Ocean I see? We have a timeshare there and go every fall, so it looks familiar!

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Mandy August 27, 2012 at 9:31 pm

Thanks girl! I think it was the Marriott Grande Ocean…we didn’t stay there, but it was right next door!!

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Danielle August 27, 2012 at 1:16 pm

Oh my word, girl. You look amazing. I know that you work out a lot, but what do you do specifically?

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JMS August 27, 2012 at 6:25 pm

Girl you rocked that hot pink bikini after 3 kids! I only have one and I am scared to have more (and lose what’s left of my abs). You have just given me hope, but you’ll also have to give me your workout routine.
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Mandy August 27, 2012 at 9:33 pm

You are too sweet! I just do Crossfit 3 days a week. Other than that…I chase kids…CONSTANTLY. Hehe!

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Jen August 27, 2012 at 9:14 pm

Mandy you have been holding out on us! Hiding an 8 pk under your clothes! And how cute are the boys. Glad you had a great time!
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Mandy August 27, 2012 at 9:34 pm

Oh please! Ha! Not sure about an eight pack…you are too sweet! LOL!

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Meagan August 28, 2012 at 3:16 pm

So crossfit and chasing kids equals that body? Signing up now!

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Clair F. August 31, 2012 at 1:43 pm

I know this isn’t why you posted this but OMG you look amazing!!! Such good inspiration for other mamas. And your husband is gorg. but you already know that. Glad y’all had a good vacation. HHI is just beautiful.

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