Atkinson Times

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

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!

Hamming it up at the restaurant

Daddy and Paul on the beach after dinner

Melissa and Tyler

Daddy and Me

Me pretending to blow out the candles!

Myrtle Beach Days - August 12

On Tuesday, Daddy, Paul, Melissa and Stephen arrived for more beautiful weather and fun on the beach. We had several hat modeling photos!

The boys with their new USC hats from Jamie

Michael and Stacy with their floppy beach hats

Jamie with his sheik hat

Stephen and Melissa arrive!

Paw Paw on the beach!!!!

Liam chopping the waves

Myrtle Beach Days - August 11

The weather couldn't have been better on Monday. Michael, Stacy, and Liam joined us and the boys had a great time playing in the sand and catching the waves!

Tyler and Tommy diggin a big hole

Tommy looking at me ever so lovingly

The boys made me a birthday cake castle!

Liam is going to ride over Tommy

Tommy says "Not so Fast!"

Going back out for the next wave!

Liam gets a good one!

Myrtle Beach Days - August 10

We were all really glad to finally make it to the beach for my 40th birthday week! After much anticipation and preparation, we arrived on Sunday at about 3. It was amazing how much better the traffic was compared to our regular July 4 week.