School of Rock

William has always loved music.  We thought it would be perfect for him to do a music camp this summer so we signed him up for the Beatles week at School of Rock.  He was one of the youngest kids in this beginner camp - and I think several of the kids were not true beginners.  Initially William was overwehledm and thought it was too hard. 

He stuck it out and enjoyed the week overall.  On Friday we were able to see him and the rest of the kiddos perform.  Everyone was given a set of ear plugs and I quickly learned why.  They really tired and  it was adorable!  I was able to recognize one song from their set. 

 I think William enjoyed it, but I'm not sure he would want to do it again.  He sure did look cute up on that stage though!

It doesn't feel like summer until we have picked peaches.  They are by far my favorite fruit and nothing beats eating them right off the tree.  We discovered this adorable little family farm last year and it is our new favorite.  Nonna and Great Aunt Carmelina joined us for our outing - which made it all the better!

 We grabbed our boxes to fill with yummy peaches and boarded the tractor.

 Before long we were out in the orchard picking those delicious red haven peaches.

 Our haul wasn't too shabby at all!

 These boys are just growing up so fast.  Before I know it Max will be as tall as me!

I love these two ladies so much - I couldn't imagine raising my boys without their love and support.

 After peach picking we played on the playground and met some adorable farm cats.  Max loved it! 

He is so gentle and kind to these sweet creatures.  It just warmed my heart.  He showed Jack how to hold and care for them too.  So sweet!

 I love Williams imagination.  He is king of make believe and was totally content to play with the trucks and pretend to deliver things.

Smelly Sam

 There was a super fun pirate cruise in Hilton Head.  The kids were able to have their faces pained, carry a sword and wear some pirate gear. 

 They practiced some pirate words and moves on land before we boarded the ship to find the stolen treasure.

 It was super cute.  The captain would throw clues off the back of the boat and we would turn around and the kids would spot them in the water.  Eventually Smelly Sam the pirate showed up with our treasure and the kids went to work on the water cannons.  Smelly Sam fell into the water and the kids retrieved the treasure. 

Max is getting a bit old for these types of things, but the little boys ate it up - I think Max liked it more than he let on. 

Hilton Head Beach Day

Apparently it rains a lot in Hilton Head in July.  Every day we had to contend with storms.  One day we loaded up, headed to the beach, hauled all of our gear, only to be called out of the water literally 10 minutes later. 

We did get one beach day in where the weather held out - even though it looked super iffy.  The boys loved every second of it.  Between boogie boarding, jumping the waves, and playing in the sand, it was pretty much perfect.  I'll just let the pictures speak for themselves.

Savannah

While in Hilton Head we made a little side trip to check out Savannah, Georgia.  What a beautiful city! 

 We booked an on off bus tour of the city and it was pretty perfect.  Although Brian couldn't believe there was no air conditioning. 

 We saw lots of cute little squares all over the place surrounded by these beautiful old trees.  The boys were amazed to see so many things growing ON the tree limbs. 

 We were all pretty fascinated with the Spanish moss until they told us it is full of bugs - apparently during the civil war the soldiers would use it as pillows and bedding.  Poor guys were eaten alive by the little bugs. 

Lunch was at The Pirate House - one of the oldest structures in Savannah.  This place was built in the late 1700's.  It was amazing to be in a city that had so much history!

 We visited St. John the Baptist Cathedral, which was beautiful.  The boys all lit a candle and said a prayer - before William knocked over the chain around the alter.  It was not our finest moment. 

After all that touring we ended up at Leopold's Ice cream. 

We ended the day with about an hour and a half at Tybee island.  It was just gorgeous!