Isle Of Palms Magazine April 2018

21 www.IsleOfPalmsMagazine.com | www.ILoveIOP.com | www.IOPmag.com Katherine Walker and Family The Walker family members come from all parts of North Carolina – Asheville, Durham, Charlotte and Chapel Hill – to spend time on the Isle of Palms each summer. A tradition that began five years ago for Katherine’s 65th birthday celebration, it has blossomed into quite the family vacation that everyone looks forward to. “The beach on IOP is the best,” said Katherine. “Shallow water, gentle waves and spacious sand with tide pools. The grandchildren search for starfish. We fly kites, play soccer and bocci ball.” Making memories is one of the favorite traditions of the Walker family, grandkids included. Seashells, in particular, become relics of the time spent together. “The grandkids collect shells, and we have made necklaces and bracelets and glued them on wooden initials for each child’s name,” Katherine said. But it’s not just the children who collect bits and pieces of the beach for later. “One of my daughters-in-law makes a hardcover book with photos and comments and gives it to me each Christmas,” Katherine shared. “I have four books now, and all I have to do is open one of the books and I’m back on IOP, reliving the precious memories. I can’t wait for this summer!” [ Feature ] Vacation Rentals | Long-Term Rentals | Property Management 1304 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC 29451 • islandrealty.com • (843) 242-1076 Peace of mind for your investment