Home early + sunny day = bike ride

Today we went out for a 10 mile bike ride. Notice the caution sign approximately at Sam's eye level. He had seen it and played with it. He knew that it was connected to a steel cable. So, I wonder how it was possible for him to run into it? Our son is accident prone. He ran towards it, head long straight into it. Clothesline. Before we knew it, he was laying on the ground crying. Fortunately he was fine, only a small goose egg on the back of his head. Are all 4 year olds like this? We tell him all the time to watch what he is doing, watch where he is going. I wish I could build a bubble around him. We would call him Bubble Sam. Parents can always dream.

Looking cool. Even after getting hurt.

A man and his bike.

Sam rode his bike for a little over 4 miles. He's a maniac. Here comes Sam.

There goes Sam.

2 kids in a trailer. We figured the combined weight is about 150 after adding Sam's 75lb solid steel Walmart bike. We took turns pulling.

This was a very steep hill.

Isa is wearing a very old dress. This was my dress when I was little. I never imagined that I would be putting this dress on my own little girl. Rueben told her she looked like Wednesday from the Addam's Family. All I know is that she is the most beautiful girl ever.

Meet the new family members!!

These are red-eared sliders that we got on Hilton Head Island. They are super awesome and tiny, and they are fast swimmers. They eat bugs and if you touch them and then eat a sandwich, you will get salmonella and poop your brains out. (We promise we wont do that). Sam gave them each names. This is Goldie.

This is Rocco.

These turtles can live up to 40 years. They grow to be between 10-14 inches long. We are looking forward to seeing them grow.

Mini golf and more beach fun

Per Sam's request, we went out for miniature golf. He loved it and had a great time. Isa on the other hand, did not. That's alright though, she is still too little. It was fun anyway.

Hilton Head history and stuff

Hilton Head was named for Capt. William Hilton, an Englishman who sailed into Port Royal Sound in 1663 and wrote about the green headlands of the island. It is off the southern coast of South Carolina. People lived on the island about 3,800 years ago. Beginning in 1526 Spanish, French and English colonists attempted to settle in the territory but were troubled by American Indian raids and pirates. By the mid 18th century English plantations were established. They prospered, growing indigo, rice and sea island cotton utnil the Civil War, when Union troops used the island as a base to block Confederate ports. In 1956 the bridge to the mainland was completed, and the island developed into an all year resort. Below are some pictures of South Beach, Harbour Town, and just out and about around town.

This is Will, our friends son. He is madly enamored with Isabelle. Always telling her she's beautiful.

Sam at the bar enjoying a kiddie cocktail.

This is what happens as soon as you take your camera out. The lens gets all fogged up. Below is a much clearer picture.

Hilton Head

This week we are in Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Rueben is attending an anesthesia conference. Good excuse heh? It is a beautiful place albeit busy and crowded. The weather hasn't been the greatest. Cloudy with occasional showers. We've been listening to thunder for the last couple of hours. But that is not stopping us from enjoying the beach.
Building sandcastles and making holes.

Seriously, something needs to be done about her hair. I swear I comb it. I told her I was going to shave it bald.

The sand looks and feels like clay. Very different from the OBX sand.

Goofing around.

Today we went to the Coastal Discovery Center because it was rainy. I couldn't help dressing Isabelle as a pioneer girl. Thankfully both children were in a very cooperative mood. She looks so adorable. My own personal doll.

More pictures of our trip to follow.