Sea Island Fun!

Two days after Lexie's birthday party back in April, we packed up and headed south to Sea Island, Georgia. It was our annual mommy/daughter trip there with my amazing friends Stephanie, Mandy and their children. Stephanie's in laws have a beautiful estate in Sea Island. They were gracious enough to let us invade their place once again.
All 3 of us Moms decided to bring a sitter just to help out since there were going to be five kids during the week long stay (three 2 year olds, an 8 month old and a 5 month old). Jo was our sitter. And I must say that she is the baby whisperer. She has the sweetest/calmest voice, yet the toddlers listened to most every word she said. She was so great with the girls. She definitely kept them entertained. She took them down the beach on "treasure hunts," instructed them in paint lessons, and even traced their little bodies for them to color. I couldn't imagine our week without Jo. She was awesome!
Below are some pictures. There are a lot but I always have a hard time narrowing down the ones I like. So bare with me!

Sea Island last year (June 2010)

Sea Island this year (April 2011) - it's extremely hard to get these 3 two year olds to stand still for a picture.
Taylor and Lexie holding hands walking to the beach.

Tay and Lexie still being so sweet!

I just love Sweet pea's curls!

Lexie and Zarin having fun splashing in the water

I love Z's expression in this one

We all know that Lexie LOVES day days (a.k.a. dogs) but who would have thought she would be able to spot my FAVORITE kind of dog (scottish terrier)?? My sweet Scottie, Blitzen had passed away before Lexie was born. This picture was bitter sweet.

Jo letting the girls go wild with the paint. . . . . .Lexie before. . . . .

Lexie After. . . . My little warrior, "Braveheart!" As Mandy liked to say.

About to go on a "treasure hunt" with Miss Jo.

And they are off to find treasure!

Miss Jo keeping the girls entertained on a rainy day.

My sweet little one sleeping in a big girl bed. No more pack-n-plays!

Miss Jo reading a bedtime story to Z, Tay, and Lexie

These were the girls last year. . . . . . (Tay, Z, and Lexie)

And this year. . . . .Z, her baby sis Sloane, Tay, Tay's cousin Sienna, and Lexie. They were all ready for Easter (notice the crying girls from last year were much calmer this year). We had another fun time this year! Again, thank you so much to the Nalley family for letting us enjoy their home away from home!