Myrtle Beach, SC

For spring break last week, we headed south to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was somewhat of a last-minute decision as we were closely watching the weather to make sure it would be beach-appropriate. It was looking good, so we booked our stay at the Springmaid Beach Resort and left the following Wednesday. After we checked into our room, we thought we'd ask about an upgrade, since it was obvious the hotel was not full. Well, friends, it never hurts to ask. We were upgraded to a larger suite with a kitchenette for the same price we were paying for the smaller room.

Sunset on the beach, taken from our room's balcony.

The water was COLD.

Lucas working on his strength training, and Gabey working on his plumbing ambitions.

Fun with sand.

Evening kite-flying on the beach.


Awwww.

Gabey has come a long way from our first big visit to the beach in Hilton Head. He now likes to play in the waves with Lucas and me.


Being pushed by the waves as they roll in (and filling up with sand).

McKay liked the feel of the sand on his feet. He did NOT, however, like the feel of the icey-cold ocean on his feet.

We colored Easter eggs,

and got a visit from the Easter bunny Saturday morning.

I found an egg!

Hey, why didn't Cory throw me in the air?

There was a pay-per-ride amusement park that the kids loved. My children can be somewhat unpredictable as far as thrills and rides, so I didn't know if this would be a big hit. But it totally scored.

Watching the sunrise on Easter morning.

Relaxing on the balcony one last time before heading home.