Hilton Head

Each year the Clayton Family takes a vacation.  Some years we have had the opportunity to go, and other years we have not.  This year we took advantage of the invite, and packed up the two kids and headed for Hilton Head Island.  I was a little hesitant at first, as Madelyn is very young.  Brynn was very fearful of the ocean last summer.  It is about a five hour drive to Hilton Head, and then add kids.  Both girls traveled excellent. Brynn watched the protable DVD player for hours, and Madelyn slept for hours.  :)

The beach was an amazing break from the normal routine.  Brynn LOVED the ocean this year, and the fears that were once present were gone.  She played, and played in the sand and in the ocean.  One thing Brynn loves is kids, and no matter where we are at she can find a friend.  HH was no different she made friends with two girls, and their sibblings.  All week the girls played and played.  Each morning we went to the beach she would look for Alexis or vica a versa.  The girls would meet up and play for hours.  This was a great friendship for Brynn as Alexis was slightly braver than Brynn.  She would push Brynn to do more and more in the water, and they could create, run, and play all morning.  Matt and I also enjoyed getting to know this family, and developing a relationship with them.   Madelyn's first beach trip was not quite as eventful.  Madelyn spent most of her time under the tent,  or in our arms.  However, she was her normal content self hanging out where ever we ask her to.  We had an excellent week in HH swimming, biking, eating, and hanging out. We are grateful for the invite, and that it worked out for us to go as a family.