Fall Break at the Beach

Last year we took the kids up to Grandfather Mountain and Beech Mountain in North Carolina for Fall break. We had the best time and made precious memories...It was so hard to top last year's long fall weekend, but I think we did it this year. We decided to take the kids to the beach and we couldn't have picked a better time to take them. First of all it's not busy at all, the temperature is AWESOME and the rates are reasonable. We stayed in a large 3 bedroom, 3 bath ocean front condo, took the kids to several attractions, enjoyed yummy restaurants, shopping and miniature golf. Shane topped off our trip with a surprise fishing trip at Murrell's Inlet...This was a first for all of us and we had more fun than we could have ever imagined....We made precious Family Stone memories that will be cherished for generations to come. Two of my favorite memories of our long weekend in October stick out more than any other. The first was the night we all sat out on the balcony in our pajama's and looked out over the ocean that was sparkling under the full moon shining so bright and the stars were glistening. It was breathtaking, but not as beautiful as when our Hayden started singing, "Twintal Twintal wittle staw...." We also recited "Goodnight moon" :).What else should we have done? I mean it was a full moon and we almost could see that cow jumping over it :)...My second favorite thing was sitting on a boat at the inlet looking out over the rich golden sand dunes with the beautiful Atlantic in the background while watching my precious children and loving husband fish for the first time together and actually catching some fun animals. For me it was a moment I will never forget.....We are so humbled by gratitude for our family and the time we get to spend together. Thank you Jesus! We are truly blessed