Island Sanctuary

I spent many a peaceful and prayerful morning walking the beaches of Kiawah before, during and after sunrise. On one morning that I was out, I found the most amazing shells I think I have ever discovered on the beach. I saw beautiful oceanside creatures including sea gulls, pelicans, starfish, man of war, fish and more. It was amazing to have that morning sanctuary each day of my visit to Kiawah Island. The walks I had by myself in the midst of God's creation are a treasure that I brought back home with me from our vacation this year. It is a memory that will give me peace as I reflect back on  those mornings for years to come.

A Low Country Summer

Life has been busy here at The Avery House. Summer is not what it used to be with lazy days and lemonade as suggested by the Country Time Lemonade commercial of my childhood. It is, rather, filled with swim practice, tennis practice, swim meets, tennis matches, camp and much much more. It's a fun kind of busy that we have thoroughly been enjoying during this very hot time of year. It leaves me not having too much time to sit down and actually blog, which I miss. I have so much to back post on, however today, I will post about our recent trip to Kiawah Island, South Carolina. We made our 2nd trip with the Taylor's to the beach. We stayed this year in a home on Kiawah and I am already wanting to go back! During our stay, Sophie turned five years old. We celebrated her day with lots of fun on the beach, an evening out to a wonderful restaurant and a look at the many alligators who inhabit the island. Our Low Country summer celebration of Miss Sophie Rose was just perfect for our sweet girl. The photos below are from Sophie's day. I promise to be back soon to post more photos from our trip and to catch up on some happenings in May and June. Until then, Happy 4th of July, y'all!