The Growing Gunters: Hilton Head Vacation

If you've been wondering why the Gunter family has been MIA, its because we were on vacation!! The Jimison's annual trip to Hilton Head Island was last week and I think we can safely say that the whole family thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Although it was not Merrin's first beach trip, it was her first trip to Hilton Head as well as her very first BIKE RIDE!! Here are some highlights from our trip...

1. Merrin slept in a closet (are we awful parents or what??). She was actually quite fond of her "room" and it allowed Keith and I to watch TV before bed without waking her up!

2. We met BATMAN (oh no wait, that's Noah!)...no explanation needed, what 4 year old doesn't like a good super hero?

3. Bike Rides can be medicinal! I didn't think it would be possible to fall asleep in one of these but both Ethan and Merrin fell asleep after an extremely long bike ride thanks to their moms... Jill and I got lost and took the "scenic route" making the bike ride an extra 30 minutes longer than it should have been!

4. Honda Accord trunks can be quite spacious...big enough to change diapers in! I know, typical first time mom, but I'd prefer the trunk of my car over a public restroom any day!

5. We all scream for ICE CREAM!!!

6. Merrin wondering why someone is in her bathtub...Ethan doesn't seem to mind :)

7. Random dogs on the beach can be a good thing! This doggie belonged to a local on the island and would become friends with ANYONE who would throw the tennis ball for him. Merrin and I became instant friends with the little fellow.

8. Merrin's favorite activity - being dunked in a swimming pool! Merrin has become quite the little pool lover but won't go within 10 feet of the ocean!

9. Kids are just plain cute...especially while trying to eat onion rings! We are happy to report that neither Ethan nor Merrin seem to be allergic to anything...they ate just about everything down at the beach, including peanut butter and fish!