Hilton Head

We made our annual pilgrimage to Hilton Head and it was a great trip. The weather was perfect. We had a great time alternating between spending time on the beach and playing in the pool. We didn’t however get a lot of “relaxing” accomplished. It seems that as the kids get older, they have much more energy and request to do “things” on vacation.

Sun and Sand

Photos from our evening beach walk

Our annual sand dunes photo




Goofing around with dad.



Live sand dollar



Always striking a pose






They look so sweet, but don't be fooled.





checking out a horseshoe crab



being silly



an evening walk on the beach



Kite Surfing (not us)



Sun and Sand (part 2)

More photos from our trip

View from our balcony

Best use of a pool float EVER

Trying out his new boogie board

It also doubles as a pool float

This kid used to be afraid of the ocean

Running on the beach

Kayaking

We (meaning I)decided to try something new at Hilton Head this year. We went kayaking in the Broad Creek. "D" wants to call it sea-kayaking...but seeing as how none of had kayaked before and my last canoeing was done some 22 years ago....we opted for the safety of the sound. And we decided that we should go on a guided tour. The tour was a nice introduction to kayaking. Next time I think we will rent kayaks and go it alone. Our Tour Guide, Kent, talked a little too much about oysters and cordgrass for my taste.

"J" was an aggressive kayaker....she demanded that I paddle faster and that we be in the front of the group, even ahead of the guide. "But "J", I pleaded, I don't know which way to go if I don’t follow the guide.” She was not in the least bit bothered at the thought of getting lost. She just wanted to be fastest. Later however when she discovered a small crab in the kayak, and when I refused to let her stray from the group, she refused to paddle at all leaving me to do all the work.

This was a fun family activity and we will definitely do it again.

Leaving the Marina

they call this "nature"







"T" and "D"

"J" and I

Oyster Beds

Savannah

On the way to Hilton Head this year we decided to make a quick stop in Savannah. Our stop-over was limited to walking along River Street, buying candy, and having lunch. Lunch was excellent by the way. If you ever find yourself in Savannah I highly recommend Vic's on the River. It was so good that "D" even enjoyed his shrimp and GRITS. "D" despises grits, but after dining at Vic's he declared that he'd gladly eat grits more often if they all tasted that good. You can't get a more ringing endorsement than that.

mmmmm candy!

Striking a pose on River Street

River boat in front of the convention center

Someplace New

We went someplace new. It was a natural science museum in the city that we had never visited. We had a great time and I hope the kids learned something too.

Creating Giant Bubbles

Fun with electricity

ROAR

AGHHHHHHHH

I can't believe my eyes.

Worn out

Softball

We tried a new sport this spring. It all started when a friend asked us to join softball so her daughter would know someone on her team. Well, that friend ultimately opted for spring soccer. "J" still ended up with a friend on her team and she discovered a new sport to love.

What's to love about softball you may ask....well there is lots of down time for twirling in circles and playing in the dirt.

Oh and there is a cool uniform. And perhaps….the sport itself is a little fun too.



Fielding the Ball



Splashing water in her "pits" to cool off.  I am NOT pround.

Hi Mom

Even though it is technically T-Ball, the coaches give each girl a few pitches and "J"
has neen been hitting from the pitches with great success.

The kid has quite an arm on her...don't tell her coaches...but she aims for
peoples heads.