{Hilton Head Island) Charleston Take 2

After we had our cookie class, we had lunch. Of course I had to snap some pics of the kids along the way. Charleston has SO many little nooks that are beautiful! I am now officially obsessed with doorways!

{Hilton Head Island} Charleston Cooks

Scott found the perfect activity on our last day ~ Cookie Decorating Class at our favorite kitchen shop in Charleston! The kids had a blast learning about the history of the gingerbread cookie, participating and decorating! The bakers asked what was their favorite thing about baking and Camden responded, "Well, I like to smoke meat...not really bake." He was totally serious, it was so funny! Never a dull moment with these kiddos!

{Hilton Head Island} Drive In Movie

We discovered a little treat on our drive to Charleston on the 2nd day...a Drive In Movie Theater! Scott and I thought that would be a super fun surprise for the kids on Friday night. So we got our blanket and pillows, ordered pizza and brought popcorn. Planning on making a little bed in the back of the car and watching the movie! When we arrived we found out that the kids screen where they were playing 'The Good Dinosaur' was broken! After driving an hour to get to the movie and wanting the kids to see their 1st drive in movie, we were desperate. We settled for the adult movie 'The Hunger Games' (don't judge). Camden loved it and Bexley fell asleep after 30 min, but we had SO much fun! As we were going to leave, our battery on the car drained so we had to get a jump from some locals. What a rememberable night that we will never forget!

{Hilton Head Island} Santa

While in Hilton Head we were able to see Santa! He didn't arrive by sleigh...helicopter and then firetruck! Bexley was just in awe about this saying, "I knew he didn't really use a sleigh! He's so crazy!"

{Hilton Head Island} Sea Pines Lighthouse

8 years ago we visited Hilton Head for my 30th birthday. Camden was so little and we climbed the lighthouse (see the pic HERE). We loved it so much that it was a must-do for this trip also! The kids really liked it, although Bexley was more interested in the gift shop with the stuffed animals. Here are some pics from our adventure and the ever-so-famous 18th hole at Harbour Town!

{Hilton Head Island} Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for! We having been having so much fun in Hilton Head. Today was really relaxing starting with a walk on the beach! Then we had lunch by the pool, relaxed and our Thanksgiving dinner! What a great Thanksgiving!

{Hilton Head Island} Pool

The weather was not so nice the first few days we were at Hilton Head. It was cloudy, windy and cold. However, by the 3rd day it was still windy, but sunny. On Thanksgiving, it was b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l and the pool was HEATED! The kids were chopping at the bit to get into the pool and hot tub. We can't say every year that we were having Thanksgiving in our swimming suits!

{Hilton Head Island} Savannah Photography Lesson

For my birthday, Scott got me a 3 hour private photography lesson in Savannah, GA. It was a walking tour where she took me around and showed me tricks to photography. It was so amazing! She showed me so many things about my camera and how to look for the details in things. She also gave me tips to helping me take better pics of our family! Here are some of the shots we got!

Do you see the dragon?

The coolest door knocker I've ever seen!

A reflection in water of the cathedral

Dolphin water spouts

A garden

{Hilton Head Island} Day Visit To Charleston

Today we took a little jaunt (2 hour jaunt) to Charleston, SC. Scott and I have always loved this city! It's full of history and its.just.so.beautiful! There is so much to see and do! We had a few things in mind...

The City Market ~ The kids loved this. All hand-made goodies to sell!

A Carriage Ride ~ They really didn't want to do this...until we got there. They were so glad we took an hour tour around the city. It was cold, but a lot of fun! Of course we got hot chocolate (coffee for me) and a little snowman treat to go with it!

Ghost Tour ~ The kids really wanted to do this, but of course I didn't want them to. So we took them into one of the coolest (and I say that lightly...I really do not like creepy cemeteries). And Miss Thing was oddly loving it!

Finally, we just walked around, shopped and hung out as a family! What a great day!

{Hilton Head Island} Mini Golf

We are in Hilton Head for the week. It has been cold and cloudy since we got here. This afternoon the sun came out so we went to play mini golf! It was such a cute course with sand traps and water hazards (is that what you call them?). We had so much fun and Camden was the only one that got a Hole-In-One! What a great way to spend some time in Hilton Head (some of the best golf in the U.S.) than a game of mini golf. If you can't play on the big courses...this is the next best thing!

Selfie Stick!

You would think she got a Hole-in-One...nope, just excited about getting it in 5 shots!

He loves pink...and Tar Heel blue!

We just love this little guy! Scott told him to bring his clubs to HH because he would take him to the driving range. As soon as we got to the mini golf course he hopped out of the car as fast as he could, grabbed his putter, golf hat and of course his golf glove!