Atkinson Times: August 2008

Myrtle Beach Days - August 17

Ah, what a week it has been, but it had to come to an end sometime. Today was clean pack and cram in the car day. Jamie left early since his headaches were bothering him and he had to work this weekend, so we had to really do some creative packing to get everything in the Jeep. We sent a few things with Mimi and Oneil, and we had to cram things to the roof, but we got it all in there. Casey and Zoey both rode in Tommy's lap, but seemed to be comfortable enough!!!

Cuddled up and cutting some zzz's

Tyler peering from the contents of the Jeep

Tommy cradling Casey and Zoey

Wouldn't it be nice if we all got along this well?

Are we home, yet???

Myrtle Beach Days - August 16

Our last full day at the beach was filled with fun and family. We had some fun at the house with Zoey and Casey, played "Redneck Horseshoes" and rented bikes on the beach. Fun in the partial sun!

Oneil and Mimi on their morning walk

Liam hamming it up

Zoey gives Casey a love nibble

Our beautiful Casey

Playful Zoey

The dynamic duo

Relaxing

Tommy and Michael playing Redneck Horseshoes

Mimi and Oneil basking in the shoes

Ankle in the sun

Michael and Stacy playing horseshoes

Stacy in action

Mimi warming up

Mimi in action

Mimi and Tyler on the bikes

Michael and Liam trying out the bike

Tommy giving Stacy a push

Stacy and Tyler crash!

Tommy and Tyler get a bigger bike

Me and the boys

Oneil and Mimi give it a whirl

Tyler and Liam hitch a ride

Michael and Tommy ride off to return the bike

Myrtle Beach Days - August 15

Friday saw the departure of Daddy, Paul, Stephen and Melissa and the arrival of Mimi and Oneil. It was a momentous occasion for Oneil to leave his farm and come to the beach, and we

were very glad to have him share our vacation.

Gifts and goodies from Mimi

Making a wish

My surprise sprained ankle

Michael tries to find Tommy's "tell"

Liam and Tyler intense on their video game

Mimi and Oneil under the stars

Myrtle Beach Days - August 14

Thursday turned out to be quite the exciting day. Tommy had been talking about parasailing all week long, and on Thursday we decided to go for it. Stephen and Melissa went first, and then Tommy went with Paul. Tyler and I rode in the boat as spectators, and Paw Paw watched from the shore (after going home to take the fish out that Tommy left in the oven). Everyone really enjoyed the experience - and special kudos go to Stephen who is afraid of heights!!!

Stephen and Melissa - up, up, and away!

Coming in for a landing!

Home free!

Tommy and Paul in the clouds

Look, Paul, No Hands!!!

A sigh of relief!

Myrtle Beach Days - August 13

Wednesday was pretty much a washout as far as the beach was concerned. It rained all day long. We decided to go shopping at the outlets along with everyone else! The traffic was so bad that we stayed in for the rest of the afternoon and then went out to eat seafood. We enjoyed a homemade cheesecake for dessert compliments of Melissa for my birthday!