Fall Break - Hilton Head Island

Dakota's Fall Break conveniently coincided with a business trip for Jacob so we decided to hit the road rather than stay home by ourselves.  Since Grammy and Poppy had just bought a beach house in Hilton Head, we wanted to see it before all of the renovations are done and they start renting it out.  It was a long drive down there with the 3 kiddos but they all did great.  Next time should be better since Smiley won't have to stop and eat so many times.  We only spent 2 days on the beach but really enjoyed our other adventures like a nature preserve hike, running the bike paths, visiting animals at Lawton Stables, climbing to the top of the Harbour Town Lighthouse, playing pirate putt-putt, and learning all about the brave dog, Jake at Salty Dog Cafe.  Thanks Grammy and Poppy for hosting us, we had so much fun.  I hope you had enough energy to paint after we left!

View of Braddock Cove from their back porch (which was under construction).

Our first day's walk on the beach showed us jellyfish, horseshoe crabs, sand dollars, dolphins, a skate and lots of fishies and birds.

Stopping for a break to visit the Indian shell ring on our nature preserve.  I'm not going to lie, I was a little unimpressed with said shell ring.

Finally saw a gator at the end of our nature hike.  We are actually across a little creek from him.  Don't you love a good zoom?

Lawton Stables has a petting farm that the kids really enjoyed.  When they get older, they can go on horse rides.

This is how you enjoy a meal when you don't have furniture yet.  We call it fine dining! :)

Corban said, "Get a picture of me throwing my water in the air."

Check out her little tooth that popped through while we were there!

Bday celebration #1

Progress on the porch!  It's going to look so good with the Ipe (eee-pay) decking and cable railing.

Bday celebration #2! On the way back to Memphis, I went through Greenville for a night to visit dear friends and have a play date/bday party with the cousins. Thanks Gigi & Papa for the cupcakes and pizza and fun!  Stay tuned for bday celebration #3!!