Hilton Head Island - July 2011

We left for Hilton Head Island on Wednesday July 6th. We were going to meet Timmy and Mandy and spend a few days with them before heading to New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Our stay was short ... only 3 nights. But we had so much fun. I grew up going to Hilton Head for 2 weeks every year so it was fun to take Ryland to all of the places from my childhood. We really wanted to ride bikes in Sea Pines one afternoon but we got rained out :( Maybe next time.

This was the first time that Ryland has been to the beach since he could walk. He liked it but it took a few minutes for him to warm up to it.



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Waiting for dinner ...
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Shopping at the outlets. As you can tell, Ryland found some stuff and was on a mission ...
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In the hotel on the way to the pool ...
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We went to Shelter Cove to see Shannon Tanner sing to the kids. Ryland L-O-V-E-D it and was right in the middle of it all. If you look closely you can see Ryland dancing behind the little girl in the black tank top ...
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Ryland even sat on the stage with all of the other kids ...

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In front of the statue at Shelter Cove ...

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Hanging from a tree on the pool deck at the hotel ...
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Walking back to our room after dinner ...

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Ryland, Timmy and Mandy.
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At dinner ...
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In the hotel lobby ...
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More Pictures from our 4th of July Weekend

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Having fun outside ...
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Listening to Jerry play and sing his new song ...
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Getting a hair cut before everyone got to Atlanta ...

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Playing in the street with the big yellow wagon ...

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Ryland running down the street after the big yellow wagon because he wants to ride in it ...

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Wrestling in the front yard .... Codi won ...
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Fun time in the big yellow wagon with Waylon ...

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Learning how to play the guitar with a pick ...
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The pick fell into the guitar and Ryland is asking "Where did it go?"

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Ryland convinced Miranda to push him in his car ...

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Playing hide and seek outside of the mexican restaurant ...
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Still looking for the guitar pick ...
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Jerry, Waylon and Ryland all playing together ...
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Ryland and Samantha having a laugh together ...
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Ryland helping daddy put the beer in the refrigerator ... he taught him young ...

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Zoo Atlanta

We headed to Zoo Atlanta bright and early on Sunday morning. We wanted to be there early before it got too hot and the crowds got too bad. This was Ryland's and Waylon's first time to the Zoo Atlanta and they loved it. We all had such a good time. It was the perfect way to spend the day.

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Looking at the monkeys ...
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Checking out the gorilla ...
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Riding the train around the zoo ...
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Riding the carousel ...
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Passed out on the way back to the car. He was out before we even got out of the front gate.

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We bought a season pass so we will definitely be back soon!

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The Start of a Great Weekend ...

What a great start to the long holiday weekend! I took Ryland to get a hair cut bright and early this morning. Below are some pictures from this morning pre-haircut. He really needed it!
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And then MiMi, JJ, Sam, Dustin, Waylon, Miranda and Daniel came to visit and stay with us for the 4th of July weekend. And Waylon brought 2 guiters so that Ryland and him could play together. And Ryland fell in love with the guiter!
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And then it was time to play outside with the water hose! Codi had as much fun as Ryland and Waylon did!
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We are heading to the Atlanta Zoo tomorrow morning. More pictures of our fun weekend to come soon!

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