Sunday, August 15, 2010

Beach Week and First Steps!

Two weeks ago we packed up our rented SUV (looong story involving car repair gone wrong) and made our way to Folly Beach for the annual Koch/Hutchinson beach week! Since Rivers was a newborn this time last year, we hadn't been in two years. And it has been quite a while since we were able to stay for the whole week, so it was such a treat to enjoy a week with the family.

Rivers did great on the beach. In fact, he loved it so much he chose it as the venue for a major milestone - his first steps! Shay and I were playing with him at the edge of the water one day when he let go of my hands and walked about four steps to Shay! It was amazing to see and of course I teared up! It is just so amazing to think that in such a short time he has become this wonderful little person. It was such a special moment and I am so glad that both Shay and I were there to see it. Enjoy the rest of the pics!

A little early morning visit with Jack!

Hot baby!

Nothing better than a nap on the beach...except when the tide comes in and almost washes you away! :)

Matching cuties

Morning wagon ride where we saw lots of jellyfish.

Cousins loving the beach!

Shell hunting

The Three Koch Cousins
He loved the little hose to rinse off

Look at all my teeth! He's up to 11 now, including three molars that came with us to the beach.

This was right after he took his first steps. So excited!

Of course I had to commemorate the occasion! It says "First Steps 7-27-10"

Little guy in a big chair!

This is how we all felt after the week was over...happy but exhausted!