Tybee Island

The boys started playing t-ball pretty much as soon as we were settled here, so we haven't had much time to get out and tour around the area.  We had a rained out game several weeks back, and even though the weather was wet, we decided to load up and check out Tybee Island, about three hours from here.  There is a historic lighthouse on the island, and Clayton and I had been reading The Light at Tern Rock for school, so we wanted to check out a real lighthouse.  They don't have those in Oklahoma.

Tybee Island Light Station

Dad and Aaron on their way up.  This backpack carrier had the staff on high alert.  I guess we fit the terrorist profile.  Luckily, they finally let us take it up the stairs.  There's no way Aaron could have made it to the top.  He's only two years old.

Eli and Clayton on their way up.

Ryan and his boys.

Clayton climbed all 178 stairs up and down without assistance.  That's a huge accomplishment for the boy who was riding in a stroller everywhere last summer.  We really have his arthritis under control these days, and he's building his strength more and more each day.

A rare family picture.

The boys on their way down to the beach.

It was cold and wet, but they were able to do a little exploring.

A view of the lighthouse from the beach.

After our short tour of Tybee Island, we drove into Savannah.  It was pouring down rain, so we just drove around the city and saw what we could see in the van.  It was so cute, and we look forward to visiting again on a day with better weather.