We had an awesome Labor Day weekend thanks to the generosity of the Wall's who let us use their condo on Hilton Head Island! The weather was perfect and the ocean waves just right for wake boarding and body surfing. We spent many hours playing at the beach and soaking up some much needed vitamin D. We were able to connect with Rob's uncle Paul and aunt Elna Ribbe from VA who were on their last day of vacation at Hilton Head when we arrived. We also spent some fun time with an "old" (as in years since HR) HoneyRock and Wheaton Grad school friend Jean DeVaty who is an Episcopal pastor on the island.
Besides playing in the ocean, we clocked in a lot of time playing speed scrabble! It is amazing how often the word f-a-r-t can come up in a game when playing with three boys!! Bummer moments were getting stung by jelly fish (Jacob & Ben), and a hurt arm from skim boarding (Ben). Today we get to make a visit to the orthopedist!! The biggest bummer by far was having to drive Rob to the airport on our way home yesterday. He is back in Wisconsin until next Wednesday. This week he is wrapping up summer at HR with a full time staff retreat on Wed and Thurs. Things will be a bit different on this trip home as he will be "batchin" it with Rick Masters since we have rented our home to the Volkmann family until June! Thanks for putting out the welcome mat Rick!
What a great vacation! except, of course, for the damaged arm and jellyfish. The cast is nice looking at least. And the price was right too. It was very generous of your friends to let you use the condo.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you all got lots of sun and salt water. I miss the beach and sound of the surf.
Given the letters f-a-r-t, how often did you all use them in a different way, for example r-a-f-t? or doesn't that work when you have three boys playing Scrabble.