Vacation

Obviously, blogging has been at the bottom of my priority list lately. I still haven't made our annual vacation photo-show, but will soon. I'll just say that we had a wonderful time in Hilton Head! We went with the Dale family as we did 2 years ago.... The kids had playmates, Adam had a guy to hang with, and I had a girl.... yet we still had time just the 5 of us. For any of you who have never been to Hilton Head, I highly recommend it. Especially during the summer time, and especially if you have children. Hilton Head has a reputation of being very expensive... but if you know the activities available, you can visit on a budget. Some of our favorite spots:

1.the beach!!!!

2.Harbourtown - You have to pay $5 per car to enter Sea Pines, but then you can take the trolley (no charge - and the kids think that riding the trolley is entertainment). We like to go to Crazy Crab Restaurant, walk around Harbourtown. Check out the huge old trees, and go to the Greg Russell Show. Both Hannah and Jack were chosen to get up and sing this year. Hannah sang "Our Song" - by Taylor Swift (I had changed the picture quality on our camera and was surprised that I was out of room on my card, so after about a minute the card would be full and I'd erase several pictures and start again, I wish I had gotten it all, although I don't particularly love the song, I was impressed by Hannah's voice and confidence!),

and Jack sang his old favorite "Sweet Home Alabama" again. The show is free.

3. Shelter Cove - We found a new favorite restaurant this year King Fisher, then walk around the shops, we go to the Shannon Tanner show- he is a kid's entertainer. He sings alot of cover songs for the parents, some kids songs, and allows children to get up and sing. On Tuesday nights, a fireworks show follows. Except for dinner, it's all free!

4. Grilling out.... we grilled out a few nights, and played on the beach as it turned dark (no sunscreen required)

5. Salty Dog. Also in Sea Pines. Another trolley ride to South Beach. There are a few great restaurants there, but we order pizza from Jake's Pizza and sit under the tent (with ceiling fans) and enjoy more cover music. The kids love it too. They also make requests. The show is of course free. There is also a clown who had helpers to paint faces and give the little girls manicures. And you could eat before you go and only spend the $5 to enter Sea Pines and have a whole night of free entertainment.