Vacation Part I: Aiken, SC

On Friday, July 25th we headed south to Aiken, SC for part I of Isabel's first major road trip. We spent a great couple of days with Grandma & Grandpa Schaeffer before heading onto Hilton Head. Isabel did great on the 9 hour 45 minute drive, which included 5 stops, 4 for Isabel and one for gas. We thought this was pretty good since it usually takes about 8 hours 45 minutes.

Isabel was quite happy to arrive in Aiken and get out of her carseat. Here she is "sitting" on the sofa, enjoying her freedom.

Saturday morning we went fig picking at some friends of Mom and Dad. It was a lot of fun and the fresh figs were delicious.

Isabel hung out with Grandma, who made sure the bugs stayed away. They sang silly songs while we climbed the tree.

While in Aiken, we visited the latest Habitat house that Grandpa has been working on. This house is extra special, as Isabel "helped" to build it. Her grandparents made a donation for her baptism in her honor. Soon a mom and her 2 boys will be moving in.

Sunday morning we enjoyed a delicious brunch at the club. Our great plans to have a family picture taken fell through, as Isabel decided to be a perfect angel and sleep through brunch. We did get a few pictures of her afterwards before we left for Hilton Head.

Grandma was especially excited to rock her little one in the same rocking chair that she used to rock Mommy, Uncle Kevin and Uncle Eric in.

After pictures, we changed Isabel, finished packing the car and traveled east to beautiful Hilton Head, SC.