Hilton Head Island

Last week we went to Hilton Head Island. It's a popular beach spot for families about 3 hours away in South Carolina. We booked it at the last minute and got a great deal on a condo just steps from the beach and swimming pool. It was such a welcome break for all of us.

Chris came for just the first 3 days and then Mum, the kids and I stayed for the rest of the week. We quickly got into a very pleasant routine going to the beach in the morning and then site seeing or shopping in the afternoon.

Sam was born to be a surfer. He just loved the water and is already trying to body surf. He would put his goggles on and duck under the waves and then let the current toss him to and fro. He would then jump up laughing.

Ella gets frequent ear infections. Unfortunately she got one on the first day and was not the happiest for the next 3 days. Thankfully she recovered and was in a great mood for the rest of the trip.

Owen loved the sand and water. When we put him down the first time in the sand he just seemed to be in heaven.

Here's a selection of pictures from the trip.



Ella feeling blue with an ear infection.

And here she is feeling much better later in the week.




Every day we would come back from the beach and throw the kids in the bath.


Taking a break from the beach at the mall play ground.





On our way back home we stopped in Savannah. The day before a tropical storm was threatening the area. Fortunately it passed through without incident and we were lucky to find Savannah very quiet and sunny.



The highlight of Savannah was the Candy Store!