Hilton Head, Round 2

I was lucky enough to go on yet another wonderful vacation back to Hilton Head with my second family – Scott’s fam! It was a great 4th of July week filled with several beach days, bike rides, lounging by the pool, LOTS of great food, games, and of course fireworks! Even though Scott and I were just there only two weeks before, it was great to be back! The beach never gets old =)

Now that my vacations are behind me it’s time to start focusing on school and getting organized! I am heading over to my classroom on Wednesday to start setting some things up. I also have some Pinterest crafts on my to-do list and will keep you posted =)

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As I mentioned before, I spent the last week in Hilton Head, South Carolina- A.K.A. never never land as my parents like to call it. We had an amazing time and had perfect weather! It was great being able to just relax and not worry about anything for a whole week. The best part about it was getting to spend time with my extended family.  We are all so close and look forward to this tradition every year. Check out the pictures below to see all the fun we had!

All of the cousins!

Four-square on the beach

The whole gang!

Our annual water volleyball tournament

Last sunset

It was hard to say good-bye to the beach, but lucky for me I will be back for fourth of July week! I will be going with Scott’s family this time and am very excited to be back this Saturday! =)

Summertime & the living’s easy

Summer is here and I’m loving every second of it! It’s been great going to dinner with friends, relaxing on the deck with my parents, and spending days out in the sun. For the last couple of weeks I have been nannying for four adorable children Monday-Friday. There is little miss Caroline- a 9 year-old girl, 7 year-old Joseph (JoJo), and the sweetest 3 year-old twin girls, Catie and Avery. They are the cutest kids in the world and definitely have been keeping me busy.

Besides nannying, I have finally moved some things into my classroom to clear up everything that was cluttering our guest room. However, it is still looking pretty empty. I will start decorating and really getting things ready about mid-July! =) I cannot wait! Those that know me, know I LOVE crafting, organizing, and designing anything from a Barbie house to a real-life bedroom (I spent hours as a child playing “The Sims” but we won’t go there…) Anyways it will be fun and I will be sure to post pics!

I just got home yesterday from my family’s annual summer trip to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and it was AMAZING!

Every year since my mom was 18, her family has gone to HHI for summer vacation. It is my favorite tradition that has grown from 7 people, to our expanding family of 21. It is my favorite week and one that I anticipate all year long. During our week in paradise, we enjoy laying out in the gorgeous sun, playing water volleyball and competitive games of four-square on the beach, grilling out, shopping at Coliginy Plaza, getting drinks at the Frosty Frog, and eating out at Skull Creek and Scott’s Fish Market. Every year I feel like it just keeps getting better and better! Since I have to wake up early tomorrow to return to the nanny life, I will post pictures later with more details on our wonderful week in paradise! Good night! =)