This year for the Riley Family vacation we spent a week in Edisto Island, South Carolina. The beach was full of shells and the ocean was very calm, perfect for the small kids to play in. We found sand dollars and horseshoe crabs, built sand castles, swam, fished, golfed, rode bikes...you name it, we did it! The islanders have affectionately named the place "Edislow" because of the no-rush lifestyle there. And while there are very few "slow" moments when all 18 (19 including Grandmama) of us are together, the week was one of great fun, escape, new experiences, and most importantly...family. We wouldn't trade the madness for anything in the world! Thank you Papa Ron and Nonna for a great time.
All present and accounted for
It was a descent walk to the beach so these two shots were pretty regular sights each day
Papa Ron and the three "smelly boys"
Riley, Shea, and Colleen taking a Capri Sun break under the cabana
Jason loved boogie boarding and playing in the ocean with Ty and Josiah
Colleen played with the sand a lot and enjoyed finding shells
Grandmama joined us for vacation this year and was so helpful with all of the kids. She loves the water and was often out there in the midst of everyone splashing around.
Caleb just likes being with us!
Nonna and Colleen searching for shells
Wesley, Will, and Jon Langley are really growing up and wanting to do more things with the adults. Here they are playing putt-putt with Samuel.
One day as we were riding bikes, we saw this man working hard to reel in a fish. Samuel and the boys ran to help out, but ultimately it took a woman to take off her shoes, get in the water, and pull out the catch...a huge red drum. 'At a girl!
Wesley loves Samuel and was pretty much by his side whenever possible. Here they are fishing together.
The Three Amigos
One morning, it was just our family on the beach and we quickly built a sand castle before the tide washed it away.
Mr. Cool already!
The men and three older boys went golfing one morning and had a great time. Wesley, Will, and Jon Langley said it was their favorite part of the trip.
Love that smile
Daddy and Caleb ready to swim
Our Lola!
Colleen was Aunt Jessica's buddy all week long. That may have something to do with how often Aunt Jess eats!
