Postcard - Day 7

Catch of the Day...Myles!

Our final full day here...it was beautiful. We spent it on the beach, breathing in the last of summer.

I'm a bit too tired to detail. We are sad to leave our home away from home, but are so excited to see David and the prince!

Maeve and Myles so enjoyed the beach tonight, I kept them out until the moon became visible in the darkening sky. Dinner at 8 pm on the balcony, bath in the jacuzzi, and plans to be back in the sand by sunrise.




Plenty of beach/pool time tomorrow. We have a night flight, and I plan to soak up every last bit of Hilton Head!

Postcard - Day 5 & 6

It was not a lovely day on Hilton Head yesterday...but we found fun anyway! Morning walk, breakfast date with Mimi, a serious game of Boggle in the afternoon, some more shopping, and evening beach time after the rain cleared.

Maeve and Myles created a grave for horseshoe crabs.

A climb to the top of Harbortown Lighthouse - all 114 steps. Our reward... raindrops!

Maeve sporting her new Vera umbrella - the rain demanded it!

Today was gorgeous!

We went out for a bike ride this morning and spotted 6 alligators! The kids were thrilled...me too!

This one was BIG!

Passing through some pretty places.

Off to the beach...digging, running, swimming.

Relaxing in the surf.

Girl talk

Love that baby bump - Erica and Jerry are expecting their 4th girl!

Enjoying the Dolphin Grille

Uncle and Auntie in the pool

Clear sky!

Wishing...we were all together!

Late day sun

View when we arrived home...Mimi and Papa had dinner waiting so we can mamimize our beach time!

Jerry, Erica and the girls moved in for a night...everyone under one roof - let the games begin!

Postcard - Day 4

Woke missing the prince. That real deep in your gut kind of missing. Nurse Maria must have read my mind, because this picture suddenly flashed on my phone.

They were ready for a trip to the park. Seeing his smile and twinkling eyes reset the course of my day.

We had a slow morning, lunched with Jerry and the girls, then shopped, had some ice cream, and shopped some more. It was cloudy and raining on and off.

Maeve's new found passion is biking the island over. So, this evening before dinner off we went in search of turtles and alligators...success on both fronts!

Jerry, Erica, and baby girl #4 at Marley's for delicious ice cream!

The girls, excited to spend their money.

Cousin love




Beautiful surroundings, despite the weather.

Alligators, turtles, and horses...the horses were all I was able to capture.

Just because... my SIL, Erica, looks so cute pregnant and on a tricycle. The only way Jerry will let her ride.

Biker-Chicks!

After-dinner movie...

We seem to get sillier with age!

Nice, Irish tans...I know!

Postcard - Day 3

Today, I was joined on my morning beach walk by Maeve and Myles. We explored for a bit, but they drifted back up to pool-hop. Eventually, we made our way home to get ready for some serious bike riding. Maeve decided to forgo the "tag-along" bike for her own. We set out for South Beach, home of the Salty Dog. The island is so scenic, lush with vegetation and rich with unusual wildlife.

View from our villa

Maeve making a quick stop to hydrate

South Beach in the distance

A fishing spot

Breaking by one of the many golf courses we rode through.

Myles had his stitches removed, allowing him to officially use his knee. Dinner was followed at Steamers, a fun casual seafood place. And then, for the grand finale, Greg Russell in concert! Same place, jokes, and songs but always a treat for the kids and adults!

Tired, but feeling full.

Postcard Series - Take 2

Good Morning Hilton Head!

A great start to any day is a walk on the beach. Maeve and Myles slept in, so I was able to wander the shore line.

Thoughts and prayers mesh out so easily in the gentle waves.

A late breakfast at our favorite - Harbortown Bakery! And then it was off for a bike ride.

Myles and Uncle Tim riding a not-so-straight line.

Aunty, always looking fabulous!

Herself, taking in the sights.

Some of the sights.

Across from the Light House

Lunch and back to the beach/pool. Lots of laughing and relaxing.

Uncle Jerry and Aunt Colleen, always ready with a pose.

Our very own Merman.

Myles, taking a break from digging.

Look what Maeve found...more reasons NOT to swim in the ocean.

Jaws was fished out and released right back into our swimming area...the ONLY reason I need to stay out of the water!

The view from our balcony as we returned home for dinner. Mimi and Papa had everything ready, all we had to do was eat. A full day, memories in the making. We love this place!

Postcard Series - 2009

Here we are again, Hilton Head Island 2009! Many changes have rolled into our lives, but this place seems to be a constant.

Maeve, Myles and I flew down early this morning. David and Eamon are home, we just couldn't arrange the myriad of details to make it possible for the prince to travel this far. David is working shortened hours and nurses are in place led by Super Nurse Maria! Although I have peace leaving Eamon in Maria and David's care, it is still bittersweet.

The prince had a quick and fairly local mini-vacation to Connecticut. We had a great time, enjoying our family alone - no nursing for 4 days! This week is different, but all three of our children will get what they need. The prince, some special bonding with dad; M&M, focused mom-time with the bonus of cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents!

What a beautiful, sunny beach day! We swam, combed the beach, drank fun concoctions, laughed and played! Pictures of the prince smiling sent to my phone were the cherry on top.

Myles, as silly as ever, having fun with a "bum" leg.

The brothers, silly as ever themselves.

Look Dad, Muscles!

Digging a home for the sea creatures collected.

A sea star!