Hello and happy Friday!
Well, all good things must come to an end. Today is our last day of spring break. Of course, we have the weekend left, and I need it!
As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week.
The first favorite is that we’re a week out from Trav’s surgery, and he’s doing great. He’d been having A-fib episodes, so we’re hoping the heart ablation will put those at bay. My friends were a huge help last Friday…from school pick up, track meet drop off, dinner and cookie deliveries, prayers, and texts, we felt the love and support.
Now, on to spring break…
This week, we spent a few days in one of our favorite places…Isle of Palms, SC (and the Charleston area). This vacation was only a “go” if Trav was feeling up to it, and it worked out for us to leave for SC on Monday.
We had friends who’d planned on staying in Charleston, so Hadley rode down with them last Saturday, so she’s had a couple of extra days of fun.

It was pretty blustery when we arrived on Monday afternoon, but by Tuesday, the sun was shining and it was less windy.

I’m sure I will do a more formal recap although with being there three full days, we didn’t do a ton and tried to relax as much as possible.
We’ve been to this area a few times through the years. The last time we were here was 2021, and it’s been great to be back.
Here are a few favorite pics from the week:
Coffee with a view.

Fun with friends:


…and family…


Sunshine & reading:

Favorite Mom Meme:
Turns out kids don’t pick up after themselves on vacation either 🤣
On this trip, the kids each had their own rooms and they definitely settled in like they were at home. Haha
They’ll help get everything picked up and tidy before we leave today.

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:
We’ve visited Folly Beach/Isle of Palms/Charleston quite a times through the years. This pic from our first visit with the kids in 2011 will always be a fave. I actually have it in a little frame in the kids’ bathroom.

Weekly Recap:
I only had a couple of posts this week:
Share Our Lives:
Our monthly Share Our Lives link up is on Monday. This month’s topic is…creative outlets/free time. We’d love for you to link up with us and/or read our posts.

Well, while it did feel like a long wait for our spring break to arrive, now it’s mid-April with about six weeks of school left! I’m grateful for the weekend to get my suitcase unpacked, do laundry, meal plan and prep for the week ahead.
Thanks for reading,


Oh I just LOVE Isle of Palms area; it sounds like a relaxing trip was just what you all needed. I am so glad to hear Trav is recovering well.
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One more day would have been nice, but it was just what we needed. Trav is doing great.
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I had a heart ablation done 5/24. I am so thankful. Tell Travis he will feel better in a few months
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Oh! Thank you for sharing! I’m glad you are doing well.
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Safe travels back and so glad you went!
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One more would have been nice, but I won’t retreat having the weekend.
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You always need a bit of time but hopefully you can do one more fun thing at home!
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Got my life together is all I did. Haha
But time at home this weekend was good.
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That’s ok! Have a good week back! I hope your Monday is not too exciting!
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Oh what a great spring break tip- beautiful location too- so glad you all had fun- enjoy your weekend and rest!
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One more day would have been nice, but it’s just what we needed.
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I love the Isle of Palms and Charleston too, although Charleston has become so busy and a really popular destination. Let me just tell you grown kids who visit home settle right back in like they still live there too : ) Have a great weekend!
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Haha! I guess there’s no place like home.
We’ve never been here and not gone to Charleston but didn’t make it this time. Hadley and friends had a couple days there. My friend said it was pretty busy.
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Looks like the perfect getaway! Glad Travis is doing well. I love your pale blue/green long beach dress. Where did you find it? Happy Weekend!
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Hi! It’s Amazon – I’m sharing more in Thurs post this week but here’s the link for the coverup
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I am glad all is going well after Trav’s surgery! The break away sounds lovely and just what you needed. Fab photos.
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Thank you! He’s doing well—- cleared to get back to running, so he’s happy about that
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I have never been to that area, but now I’m putting it on my list. I’m glad to hear T is doing well. My uncle recently had the afib ablation, and it worked well for him. Hope you have a great finish to your break.
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It’s so lovely – and not too far of a drive for us, so that’s a bonus!
He’s doing well – cleared to start running again, so he’s happy about that 🙂
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What a beautiful area! It looks like the perfect spot to relax for a few days! That photo of your kids from your first trip to Isle of Palms is precious! So glad your husband’s procedure went well, too!
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We love it there, and it was nice to be back. Trav is doing well, and hoping the procedure worked.
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