Vacation in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Well, as much as we needed an end of summer vacation, we feel like we need another one now that we have returned. The 10 hour drive was a fun adventure for the entire family with the added twist of Adrian developing a very unexplained throw-up that turned out to be a serious stomach virus that occupied the first half of the vacation. Without becoming too graphic, he wouldn't keep any food or liquid in him, developed a fever and had us keeping him inside from the heat and any real activity since he lost weight and all his strength. Funny thing was he seemed in good spirits except for one night where his fever spiked and smiled and played his way through 4 days of hell for mom and dad. Luckily we had the support and assistance of Auntie Stacey and Grandpa Roger. Unfortunately as he broke through a recovery, we had to drive Pranvera to the airport (Wed) so she could fly back to DC and work non-stop for the rest of the week on a proposal for work.

But despite this set-back we did get out and about to try and maximize the wonderful resort we stayed at, enjoyed a bit of the beautiful beach and pool, warm water and weather and sampled the local seafood fare. Adrian even had his first couple of bike rides in the trailer we rented with the beach cruiser.

Boating in Annapolis

And some swing time first to boot!

In honor of our friend (uncle) Andrew's 40th (very belated) bday, a small group of us chartered a beautiful sailboat for a 3 hour tour of the Bay. Perfect weather and company. Adrian's first and as you can see he settled in quite well with a beer and baby bjorn. Almost felt like we were on holiday!

Weekend Activities in DC

Daddie and Adrian being silly at the Kennedy Center for a piano performance.

Day hike along the Potomac with a stop at the waterfall. Adrian enjoyed his new backpack ride.

Sunset happy hour at the Sculpture Garden Jazz session in the DC Mall. Adrian spent most the time playing in the fountain.

Day at North Beach about an hour away from DC with Kat, Tim, Sam and Alex. Unfortunately the sand and waters were nothing like what we are used to in the Adriatic.

Grammy's Visit

Had a nice long weekend with Grammy coming in town to play with her grandson. Was a welcome relief to us to have a date night and just an extra set of hands to hold and entertain Adrian allowing Pranvera to actually read an article, write an email or take a long stress free shower.

We went to music class, a visit to the White House, a walk in the park, a visit to work, a piano concert at the Kennedy center, a fruitful shopping trip to purchase his new stroller and just spent a lot of quality time around the house.