Travel & Vacation: Places to Stay and Play in Charleston
Pizza picnic at the pool in Charleston! We got Domino’s (they had a buy 1 pizza get 1 free coupon) and brought it back to the hotel to eat. The girls wanted to check out the pool so we ate by the pool then went swimming. The first night we stayed at the Holiday Inn in Mt Pleasant, it was literally a block away from Waterfront Park. It was a busy weekend with a lot baseball tournaments, American Idol tryouts, and a couple other community activities. We still had a blast together and Jake was able to get his work done as well. The biggest down side to this hotel is their breakfast was pretty expensive for families but there are plenty of restaurant chains nearby you can get a breakfast for a great price.
Swimming with Daddy in the pool. The girls enjoyed having some time to swim in the pool after a very hot day at the parks around town. Thankful for an opportunity to spend some time relaxing together as a family.
Karlie relaxing and snacking in her makeshift bed. Baths were taken and pedicures were done so Karlie decided to take a few minutes to relax and snack in her bed before brushing her teeth and going to sleep. Glad the girls enjoy going on adventures and are flexible during the trips.
Karlie, Brina and Mommy's fancy hot pink and purple pedicures! On one of our trips this summer I surprised the girls with bringing finger nail polish. It soon became a tradition when we went on a trip for me to bring a couple “wild” colors and all the girls get their fingernails and toenails painted the first evening in the hotel. The girls loved spending the time together and getting beautiful in the process. Sometimes it is the little things you do together that make the most impact.
Karlie ready to try out a new pool. We stayed at the Rodeway Hotel the second night of our trip to Charleston, it was literally across the street from the Holiday Inn so we didn’t have to go too far! I was so thrilled to see the girls confidence in the water increase over the past few months. They loved their noodles but were okay not having on their life jackets in the pool. The hotel had a really great hot breakfast every morning, plus ice cold lemonade any time of the day which was a huge hit with the hot kiddos!
Brina talking and motioning with her noodle. The noodles were great in the water but I remember getting bopped with them several times outside of the pool. The girls were good about making sure to bring them to the pool but sometimes in the process of walking and talking the noodle was more like a weapon, ha!
Relaxing at the hotel before crashing. We introduced the girls to the show “America’s Funniest Home Videos” on this trip. They thought it was hilarious and as you can see from this picture they were completely captivated by the show. Their favorites were the silly animal clips!
The “Travel and Vacation” series is an insight into our trips together as a family and ways we relax. Life is short and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to build memories with family and explore of of the most amazing places during our time away. Explore with a good attitude, look for fun and it will be an awesome trip jammed packed with positive memories. It is refreshing having some time away from the regular routine. Make it a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet new people and learn. You just might see or try something new that takes your breath away!
Travel & Vacation: Downtown Charleston, South Carolina
Daddy's Girls! Brina and Karlie walking with Daddy in downtown Charleston. They love their Daddy and always are full of so many questions that he so patiently answers for them. Thankful they enjoy exploring with us!
Exploring the "Charleston City Market" We walked through the Charleston City Market during a recent trip to Charleston. The Market has a variety of different vendors including people hand making baskets, the girls found it very fascinating.
Brina taking a drink of the soda. Daddy bought us a Peach Soda to share, Brina thought it was yummy!
Karlie enjoying her drink! Karlie thought it was so funny that they made soda out of peaches!
Karlie and Brina running through the fountain. This was their first run through the fountain as they were running back to me they stated, that water is COLD! They eventually got soaked and had a blast even though the initial water was chilly.
Karlie in the middle of the fountain. Karlie was the first one of our girls to make it to the middle of the fountain. The water had some force behind it, most of the kids in the middle were older. She was thrilled to make it to the middle all by herself!
Brina made it to the middle too. Brina didn’t want to hang out in the middle of the fountain. She was excited to make it to the middle and just as excited to run out of the spray from the water.
Thankful for our opportunities to explore Charleston, SC this summer. The girls have been enjoying our time traveling together. It has been a fun summer full of new memories with the family.
“A Vacation To Remember” series is a reflection on our recent trip and ways we relaxed. Life is short and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to build memories with family and explore of of the most amazing places during our time away. Go with a good attitude and looking for fun and it will be an awesome trip jammed packed with positive memories. It is refreshing having some time away from the regular routine. Make it a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet new people and learn. You just might see or try something new that takes your breath away!
