IOP Trip 2010

Last week the McIlwains and Pettits made our first annual beach trip to the Isle of Palms. We had a FABULOUS time and made many lasting memories. We all know each other too well now, but it was so much fun! We spent our days on the beach playing bocce ball, building sand castles and booging boarding. We then spent our evenings taking turns cooking dinner and playing an R-rated version of the game "Things". Our new slogan..."what happens at the IOP stays at the IOP!" We celebrated 2 birthdays while we were there...Jarrod and Mike. The guys also enjoyed some great golf while the girls enjoyed relaxing on the beach and in the pool. Finally, no beach trip is complete without a good game of putt-putt!

Three of the 4 grandchildren...


Mason enjoying the beach


From the back they look sweet, from the front they were screaming at each other!


Building sand castles with Mimi





Bocce Ball Tournament




Playing "Things" Incognito...


Happy Birthday to Jarrod










Bryan and Dad cooking Low Country Boil


MacKenzie loved boogy boarding


Putt-putt






Jarrod and I also got to meet up with some old friends while we were there. Nick and Katie Schumacher came by with their little girl, Carter. Also, Kelly and her boyfriend, Jamie stopped by to hang out for a while. The best thing about "old" friends is that no matter how much time goes by since you've last talked or seen each other, you always manage to pick up right where you left off!

What a great week...we hope to do it again next year! Thanks Dad and Susan for a great trip!