Hilton Head

While it was snowing in Utah (and Josh was working on the write-on), Janae and Ainslie decided to escape to sunny Hilton Head, South Carolina. Hilton Head is a charming island in the heart of the South, where a nautical influence can be felt everywhere you go.

Right outside our doorstep we found a sign warning us not the feed the aligators, and then we quickly discovered exactly to whom it referred.
Grandma Jan, Aunt Jana and Janae were proud to have finished off an overflowing bucket of crab legs, lobster, oysters and shrimp (along with the traditional Southern accompaniments of corn on the cob, potatoes, hush puppies and cornbread). Janae took the brunt of the oysters and found them quite enjoyable after figuring out how to crack the shell.

Ainslie didn't try any of the seafood, but she really liked the plums!

The beach was delightful. Ainslie took Grandma and Aunt Jana on a long walk where she chased seagulls and small dogs. Two dolphins swam up very close to where we were.
One of Janae's favorite things was riding bikes around the island, past the huge mansions, to this little fishing village and even on the beach. Ainslie liked the bikes, too.
We all had to get into the southern charm with our big brimmed hats. Thanks Mom and Jana. We had a great time!