Charleston

Keven had a conference in Charleston, South Carolina the week before Thanksgiving, so we decided to take Kaitlin and make a mini vacation out of it! We had lots of fun taking Kaitlin to my alma mater, the College of Charleston, and some of the places that I used to frequent as a student. We ate at Hyman's Seafood Restaurant, walked to Waterfront Park and the battery and did lots of shopping at the Market! We also caught up with some friends. We ate dinner with Deb Guess who was my campus minister and "mom" away from home as well as with Tommy & Sue Matthews, mine and Karen's "adoptive parents" while we were in school. Overall, Kaitlin had a very fun first vacation! Here are some pictures!

Kaitlin and I in front of the main gate into the College of Charleston.


Kaitlin and I in front of Randolph Hall and the Cistern - where I spent many hours studying and relaxing as a student (more of the latter, I'm sure).

The whole family in front of Randolph Hall and the Cistern.


The fountain at Waterfront Park


Reading a book at Waterfront Park (I used to do a lot of that when I was a student!)


With the new "Cooper River Bridge" in the background. We never did cross it!


More of Waterfront Park


Here we are on the battery - right where the Cooper and Ashley Rivers meet!


All packed up to go home! In the "old days" Keven and I would have each had one suitcase and the dirty clothes bag. Having a baby does make traveling a bit more complicated!