I used to be scared to death of the old Cooper River bridge connecting Charleston to Mount Pleasant. Back when I lived in South Carolina, it kept me from going to the beach at the Isle of Palms very often. I was telling Ross about that when we went to the Isle of Palms this week over the new bridge that was built in 2005. I came back to the hotel and looked up the old bridge online, wondering if I was just being a baby back then (which wouldn’t be too surprising, since I can be a baby about driving sometimes), but I found an article online stating that at the time construction started on the new bridge, the old bridge scored a 4 out of 100 for safety and integrity. No wonder that bridge freaked me out!!
New bridge:
New fun:
You know she’s about to hit him on the back of the head with that ball, don’t you?
Lindsay says:
LOL @Morgan teasing her brother. That’s what little sisters are for; Your kids are too funny!
That looks like such a great time, and what a beautiful beach. It looks like ya’ll are going to have a lot of beautiful memories after this trip. :fairy:
On April 27, 2011 at 1:53 am
Rose H says:
What fabulous memories you will ALL have!
By the way – I wouldn’t even cross the new bridge! :bugeyed:
On April 27, 2011 at 5:05 am
CindyP says:
Pure FUN! So glad you were able to make this vacation with the kids.
Ross have any new tats?
On April 27, 2011 at 5:25 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
No new tattoos! So far…..
On April 27, 2011 at 6:58 am
Becky says:
Oh yeah, I remember the old bridge, all curvy and narrow. I like the new one much better, too.
Love that last shot!!!!
On April 27, 2011 at 7:10 am
Kelly Ann says:
and the old bridge had a turn in the middle of it…what’s up with that?
On April 27, 2011 at 7:32 am
M.J. says:
Great photos! Obviously, the best way to enjoy the beach is with four beautiful, high-energy young people.
On April 27, 2011 at 8:31 am
Ramona says:
There use to be an old rickety bridge that crossed the Pearl River. I hated that thing.
On April 27, 2011 at 8:51 am
Tina says:
So happy for you and your family getting to spend such a great vacation together! Ah, the memories you’ll treasure!
On April 27, 2011 at 8:54 am
mammaleigh says:
Well of course she was going to hit him in the back of the head, that is what little sisters do when they cant see their brother much!! Well I know that is what I would do if I had a big brother!
On April 27, 2011 at 9:46 am
leah says:
hahaha! Hope morgan let him get up the beach a bit before she plowed him on the back of the head cuz brothers will dunk you for no good reason!
On April 27, 2011 at 11:32 am
Cousin Sheryl says:
Wish I was there! Looks like everyone is having a great time! Miss y’all – be careful driving home.
:heart:
On April 27, 2011 at 11:37 am
Ginger L. says:
I always had to do my yoga breathing over the Cooper, but the one that really freaks me out is the new Ravenel Bridge! (My kids say its like a take off in an airplane!)
On April 27, 2011 at 12:46 pm
Melanie says:
You are taking the EXACT same vacation I took last summer. I have loved reading these posts! We stayed on Isle of Palms, and visited Charleston a lot, Ft. Sumter, etc. Took a day trip to Savannah, GA. Brought back a lot of memories. Loved it there and definitely want to go back! Thanks.
On April 27, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Sophanne says:
I have nightmares about even small SC bridges. There’s something creepy about them. I’m enjoying your trip but must say I can’t wait to hear what Clover’s story will be! Happy travels.
On April 27, 2011 at 10:06 pm
Mother of a ROCKSTAR says:
This looks like a very devilish Morgan …(wonder how Ross will get her back). Glad you all are having fun and a safe vacation. With the amount of rain here I feed out like I am washed out by huge waves.
On April 28, 2011 at 10:52 am