What a wonderful decade it has been - so many wonderful moments and I look forward to many more decades together.
We took a trip to Charleston - we just can't get enough of this great city!
Elise stayed with my parents and waved from the window with Grandma as we left Charlotte.
Of course, you can hardly visit the historic city without taking a carriage tour. Even though we've done this on nearly every visit, we never tire of the bits of history that make Charleston so unique.
Beautiful architecture, and such an old-world feel.
I sampled my first moon pie. This is a Southern treat & so we stopped by the old fashioned candy shop for an RC Cola & a traditional moon pie.
We enjoyed a day at the beach and then relaxed in the evening with a fabulous meal at The Oak Steakhouse.
Lots of good talking time, and meandering through the city. It was a beautifully warm weekend & it was our first trip away from Elise for more than 24 hours since she was born. We love her dearly, but we treasured every moment together to just relax and focus on each other.
We actually found a house that we had not yet toured - The Heyward Washington house. This was the summer home of a plantation owner. They would bring their families into the city - away from malaria & the heat of lowlands to reside in this home. The kitchens were built away from the house because there was always a risk of fire. The whole time we were touring the extra buildings and garden, we both were saying that it would be so hot to have lived in those times & having to work over a hot fire during the heat & humidity that overtakes the South in the summer! Thank you, Lord, for this century.
We stayed at the Harbour View Inn. It was a delightful, cozy Inn. Every morning we had breakfast delivered to our room. They had afternoon tea service, along with a wine & cheese bar; then each evening between 9-10pm they would serve warm cookies and milk. There were so many nice touches to make our stay so welcoming and pampered.
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