Monday, June 23, 2008

Family Vacation- Folly Beach 2008


The Hardin Clan
Dan, Ella, Paula, Donald Ray (Dad), Ezra, Linda (Mom), Cyrus, Eliza, Jonah and Clay


It was another successful vacation for the Hardin family. We once again visited Folly Beach, SC. A different house was chosen this year as our numbers seem to increase on a yearly basis lately. We played on the beach, spent time cooking together and enjoying meals, baked in the sun, and visited downtown Charleston as well as the South Carolina Aquarium.

The aquarium was a huge hit with Ella. She spent much of the time running from one tank to the next amazed by all the different creatures. Our 55 gallon fish tank at home is rather small in comparison to their gigantic tanks. Needless to say, she certainly enjoyed herself and was rather worn out afterwards.

Dan and I even managed a night out to ourselves....thanks Mom and Dad! We visited Pearlz Oyster Bar for the second year in row. It is amazing! If you love raw oysters, then this is the place for you. Go early since they have great Early Bird specials. Their spicy peel and eat shrimp is also a must! Check it out here: http://www.pearlzoysterbar.com/

Here are a few photos from our week.


Ella with Daddy


On the beach


Ella


Cyrus


Ezra with his shark tooth necklace


Ella and Mommy at the SC Aquarium


Fish gazing


Picking flowers in the aquarium's flower bed---what a little rebel!


Story time with Grandmommy


Ella kissing baby Jonah

Monday, June 16, 2008

Our Garden

Hydrangea


Clematis

Clematis

The Mound
featuring Russian Sage, Purple Fountain Grass,
Mexican Heather and Blue Fescue


The Vegetable Garden


Coreopsis



Stella del Oro Daylilly


Lavender


Foxglove

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Da-da's Day


Ella wishing Da-da a very happy day!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

So Peaceful



It always amazes me how peaceful life becomes when our little whirlwind is so sound asleep.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Our Little Mechanic



Ella is Da-da's number one little helper and loves to help with all his projects...even putting new brakes on Ma-ma's car. Perhaps these skills learned at such an early age will come in handy one day for little Ella.

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