Month: June 2013

Fun Things To Do at Hilton Head

/ apronsandappetites.com / 3 Comments

It’s that time of year again!!  The Hilton Head Hogbottoms are getting ready to head out east.

If you are looking for a good family vacation, Hilton Head is the place to go.  The beaches are clean and family-friendly.  The sign before entering the beach has all the rules and regulations and most people abide by them.  No alcohol is allowed on the beach, but there are some people that have it in cups or snuggies.  However, there are no drunks or couples lollygagging all over each other.  Just families having a good time.

Terah geared up for a morning beach ride

Although we didn’t play miniature golf, there are several really neat places to go.  Pirate’s Island Cove is one of them.   Adventure Cove is another great one.

Bike rentals are a big thing because there are awesome bike roads for riding.  A person can go all over the place on a bicycle!

floating tricycle

floating tricycle

Renting sailboats, big-wheeled floating tricycles, jet skis, or opting to fly high with parasailing are all available.

The food is fantastic!!  And, of course, we always take the 45-minute trip into Savannah.  Good, good food there!

There are the sea tours for sighting dolphin or kayaking for a close look at the local sea life.

Just click on Hilton Head Island to learn about everything!

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!!

/ apronsandappetites.com / 4 Comments

Popi and Gigi have been working hard on the castle for the grandgirls and grandboy when they all visit.  Kate and Ava, of course, visit often.  After all, they only live a couple of blocks away.  Finally, the big day came:  it was finished and ready for all sorts of characters to move into its welcoming sort-of walls.

trying our the castle

trying out the castle

Rapunzel awaits a tour of the castle while her lady-in-waiting tries out the swing.

climbing the swinging bridge

climbing the swinging bridge

The lady-in-waiting always goes first… unless Rapunzel throws a big, bawling fit.  Then the Queen, Gigi, must step in and tone down the impulsive pushiness of the bigger half of this pretend scenario.

enjoying themselves in the "music room"

enjoying themselves in the “music room”

Kate loves to pretend to be asleep.  Such a shame it’s always pretend.

Rapunzel

Rapunzel is just so stinkin’ cute!!

hmmmmm

hmmmmm

You know, I may have the lady-in-waiting confused with the court jester.

climbing, climbing

climbing, climbing

Aw, yes she is the lady-in-waiting.  My only concern is waiting for what?!?!Rapunzel

Just as I suspected.  Our lady-in-waiting has ulterior motives!  And I’m fairly sure they involve knocking the fair Rapunzel off the bridge.  Run, fair maiden, run!!

in hot pursuit

in hot pursuit

our sweet maiden has made it to the castle tower

our sweet maiden has made it to the castle tower

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!!

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!!

Rapunzel A very unusual way to survey the kingdom for any threats to the tower.

IMG_7190The secret escape route in case of danger… which would more than likely come from the lady-in-waiting.Rapunzel

There never is a very ladylike, princessly way to fall off the bottom of the slide.  But coming to Rapunzel’s aid, proving that she is all her name sets forth that she is, is our valiant lady-in-waiting to help the poor little maiden to victory.Rapunzel

Or maybe she’s just showing off the dirty arm.

Anyway… on to Popi’s next project!!   A roof for the deck!Rapunzel