Trip to Hilton Head Island

As previously mentioned, We took a family trip to Hilton Head Island before school started back. We had a good time and got in some much needed rest and relaxation. The highlight of the trip was finding a sand dollar that was alive in the ocean. The Picture above is Chandler holding it. I have never seen anything like it. We of course brought it home and kept it alive for a week in a sand pail.
This picture is of the boys running up the beach to go play Frisbee. I love the shot!

And this is of course the sand castle that we built. We could not use the sand pail at it was occupied by the sand dollar. And the finishing touch is Chandler's signature smiley face that he puts on everything that he creates. I will give him an A for creativity, as ours was the on sandcastle on the beach with a facial expression.

How old do I look part two.

This one does not involve Chandler.

We took a long weekend trip to Hilton Head Island just before Chandler started back to school. On the way home we stopped at the IHOP on the island to grab breakfast before heading home. While sitting at the table we noticed an obviously older couple with threee children around the age of 2 years old and an older child around 14 eating breakfast. The couple was caucasian and the children were all different races. So it was pretty obvious that it was an adoption or foster care situation as all the children called the lady "Mom".

To cut down on stops during our track home I took Chandler to the restroom as we were leaving the restaurant. While we were in the restroom the lady came in with one of the 2 year old children. I started a conversation with her and found out that they were indeed foster parents to all those children, that she and her husband were both in there 60's, and that they were in the process of adopting one of the 2 year olds they had with them. So then the conversation turned to me, and I told her that Chandler was adopted and we were waiting to complete our family through adoption. Well that is when I got the worse response of my life. She said and I do quote "Well you should look into foster care because you do not want to adopt another baby at your age." WHAT??? At that point I asked the lady how old she thought I was and told her that yes, I was still in my 30's. Then I was done with that conversation. I tucked my tail between my legs and walked away. I mean lets talk about the pot calling the kettle black. She is in her 60's and adopting a 2 year old and she does not think I am young enough to adopt a baby. So again I ask you guys and don't hold back with your comments, How old do I look?