Hilton Head Island 2013

For the 3rd year in a row, as we have done since we moved here, we headed the first full week of summer vacation to my little island paradise, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It is the perfect combination of southern charm, woods and beautiful beaches. All my favorite things. Addison was settling in after the long drive and staking out her little space in the condo.

Reagan was the smart one, she hit the patio and was looking at the view the minute we arrived.

Can't get enough of this. From every room in the condo, you can look out to this breathtaking ocean view.

We spent several evenings in our favorite nighttime spot in Shelter Cove Harbour. The girls love Cappy the Clown. She is there every year. She has the slowest line I have ever experienced and you can never really tell what her face paintings are, but she loves the children and they adore her.

That's my big girls singing on stage at the Shannon Tanner show. We love this family entertainment night. He sings, the kids dance and perform and it is fun for all ages.

Gracyn had to have that light up sword, she brought it out with her each night.

My crew in the marina. I was sporting the natural look, no make-up and ponytail all week, and it was so nice! I think I had make-up on 3 times in 9 days. 

Tommy and the girls enjoying the pool.

Dinner at the Salty Dog Cafe, our favorite restaurant in Sea Pines. The girls got their faces painted here as well, but the heat index was 104 degrees that night, so I think the humidity washed them right off. We shopped around the marina, ate ice-cream and watched a magic show after dinner.

Miss Debra and Phil met us for a portion of the trip this time. We had a great time visiting them and loved sharing all the things we love on the island.

Reagan was all over the body surfing and playing in the waves this year.

My Beach Babies!

Daddy and his boat riders. They bought this boat in Hilton Head last year, at the Piggly Wiggly when we grocery shopping. It turned out to be the best beach toy ever. They go way deep and the rougher the better. Miss Debra even jumped in one day. Its not fun until they get waves big enough to dump them out. Our poor boat finally popped on the next to last day there. RIP big orange boat, you will be missed. They bought a replacement, but it wasn't quite the same.

This girl was quite the fisherman with that net. She could spend hours wading in tide pools and shallow waters catching tiny little fish. She kept buckets of them each day and then released them before we went in at night.

My happy place!!!

Gracyn spent her days playing in the sand and playing with the buckets of fish Addison caught. She isn't a big fan of the waves and keeps her distance. By the end of the week, she would occasionally splash in the surf, but she was pretty content to stay dry.

My supermodels ready for a day of sun.

I know it doesn't seem like it from this post, but I actually took very few pictures this year. I was just so laid back and enjoying the moments, I didn't always want to worry about having the camera along.

Such a fun-filled week alligator hunting, bike riding, horseback riding, sea-turtle watching, ice-cream eating, kayaking, relaxing and just enjoying time together. We saw a car decal at a souvenir shop that said OHIO, but the H and I were made with the South Carolina state logo. Perfect for me!