So, we decided to pack it up and head to the beach after all. We went back to Beaufort, and even stayed in the same beach house as last year. We just stayed for a couple days, but it's such a laid back place, that was the perfect amount of time. It's a little coastal village with a few blocks of restored 18th and 19th century houses, very cool. Trav took Cole, Paige and Lily to the beach while I took a nap with Grace at the beach house. Which for me was just what I needed after the last few busy days. After I woke up, we traded kids and I took everyone to the old burying grounds. There was a tombstone of a little girl who died of yellow fever returning on a ship from England. In order to preserve her body, (so it could be buried rather than trown overboard), they put her in a barrel of rum. As soon as the ship landed in Beaufort, they buried her, rum keg and all. Now, people put toys and trickets on her grave to keep her happy. So, we left some coins and then...this is true...we heard a child laughing. Cole was freaked! Needless to say we booked out of there.
4 comments:
Wow! What a freaky story about the girls grave! I would have run so fast! Looks like you guys had a great time. Some times it's so nice to go on a little vacation despite all the prep work it takes to get your little family out the door!
I'm so glad you made it to the beach! I'm sure you needed the break.
I can't wait till i can take the kids backeast. soo beautiful. sounds like it was the perfect little break. neat story about the little girl. i love stories like that. by the way you look great!!! i'm still hitting the gym hard.. yeah
How fun! The beach is the best! You'll have to give me more info about where you stayed. Your kids are all so cute! Except when drawing on walls with red I'm sure.... :) Hang in there...one more weekend to go!
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