Folly Beach 2017 - Part Two: Being There

The week was great - the house was perfect - large main space and kitchen. Our bedroom was on the main level since Hannah averages a 6:30am wakeup. We had a king bed and brought a basic queen air mattress. We figured out the best situation was to put Hannah on the floor and have Nora between Tim and I in the king. 

Having the pool was perfect - especially when Hannah napped, Nora splashed. 

We did the beach a total of three times which was enough. The first time we drove which was silly - it cost $15 to park and then Nora had a conniption because she was covered in sand to drive home. 

We quickly learned that we could easily walk into town/the beach - only about a 3-4 block walk. Dottie & Mike lent us their collapsable wagon which was amazing - both girls loved it. Tim and I loved being able to walk everywhere - exercise and able to see all the fun beach homes!

Nora was great at the beach, though we had to make sure she didn’t go too far out - and we kept her water vest on. Hannah, however, was her usual self - roaming everywhere, including into the ocean. Little one doesn’t know she can’t swim. Plus she wanted to meet everyone, put on everyone’s sandals, sit in everyone’s seats... it was a lot of picking up/carrying and being covered in sand with her. Not exactly fun or relaxing. 

Tuesday we went into Charleston. The family went on a carriage ride though the city. Tim and I stayed back because we weren’t sure how “Roaming Hannah” would do. We walked around the back streets, parks and the market - Charleston is just beautiful. I’m sure we’ll go back when the girls are older. 

Tuckered before we even got started

Thank heavens for umbrella strollers!

We were done at 2pm and got ice cream. It was incredibly hot and not a mealtime, so some of us just went back to Folly. We had an early dinner at The Crab Shack - good casual seafood! I had scallops which I love and rarely have! 

Wednesday we explored the main drag - Nora got herself a souvenir and some shaved ice. Stopped in Taco Boy for some snacks and a margarita - yum! 

Wednesday night we all gathered to watch FC Cincy since our awesome team was being aired on ESPN! Amazing match that ended in penalty kicks! 

Hannah loooooves her cousin Izzie!

Nora & Alex

Thursday turned out to be our last day - beach morning. Hannah was kind of a hot mess, having some allergy attack, so we got her back and sleeping and Mama got some quiet time alone with a beer and the pool. 

The Kron/Kieffer/Morrison cousins!

Krons first beach trip!

We had another group dinner at The Crab Shack - I didn’t mind because I wanted to try it all!