We had a wonderful trip to the Outer Banks last week! The weather was the best weather I have had on a beach trip in a long time. Beautiful long days and it only rained a few times. The days felt especially long because the girls got up by 6:30 most mornings. I guess they just couldn't wait to head to the beach.
Skylar loved saying "Ooooooosshean!" all week. Not sure why the long ooo's, but she loved to drag it out and say it as loud as possible whenever we went outside. My mom thinks she was trying to be louder than the waves- and it worked:)
The ocean was actually a little chilly this year for kiddos to be swimming in, so besides getting their legs wet, they didn't swim in the ocean too much. We had a baby pool out on the beach that would get warm enough after it sat out and they really enjoyed playing in that.
Savannah loved to eat the sand and didn't really get sidetracked by terrible taste. Skylar still tried a handful, but then made a funny face and for the most part steered clear. I love it when they just sit and look at their hands like- what the heck is this stuff and why doesn't it come off?
We had lots of good pool time too and especially loved adult swim time every afternoon. We usually got at least 1-2 hours kid free and a couple days Ben, Sky, and Savannah were on the same napping schedule and everyone got to hang out by the pool. We know that our relaxing beach trip days are long gone, but even an hour here and there is really nice.
Skylar loved saying "Ooooooosshean!" all week. Not sure why the long ooo's, but she loved to drag it out and say it as loud as possible whenever we went outside. My mom thinks she was trying to be louder than the waves- and it worked:)
The ocean was actually a little chilly this year for kiddos to be swimming in, so besides getting their legs wet, they didn't swim in the ocean too much. We had a baby pool out on the beach that would get warm enough after it sat out and they really enjoyed playing in that.
Savannah loved to eat the sand and didn't really get sidetracked by terrible taste. Skylar still tried a handful, but then made a funny face and for the most part steered clear. I love it when they just sit and look at their hands like- what the heck is this stuff and why doesn't it come off?
We had lots of good pool time too and especially loved adult swim time every afternoon. We usually got at least 1-2 hours kid free and a couple days Ben, Sky, and Savannah were on the same napping schedule and everyone got to hang out by the pool. We know that our relaxing beach trip days are long gone, but even an hour here and there is really nice.
Now all the sand is gone?...
Savannah loved walking on the beach.
Escape artist! She realized she could climb out of the pool and dive into the sand.
You can barely see the beginning of Savannah's second bottom tooth and by the end of the week in had come in completely.
Ben is picking up from last night's party...
Cousin playtime- Ben loved to steal the baby dolls.
Savannah pushing Ben's walker...and cheesin it up for the camera
He justs melts you with those eyes...
Two little baby teeth!
Look at this little gymnast body- She is so solid and tiny.
When I see a family with three kids all looking at the camera- I have no idea how they do it. Nearly impossible with this group!
This picture just makes me laugh.
Pretty family
Right after this picture a big wave came and I had to sacrifice my camera to help grab them. Completely submerged under water. The screen is broken and there is sand in the trigger, but it will still take pictures if you can get the trigger pushed. Haven't taken it anywhere yet to assess the damage- but really hoping we don't need a new camera.
Jenny catching a much needed snooze after chasing after Big Ben all morning.
Gigi and Grandude brought a fun tunnel to play in...
All boy...Ben stole Jenny's pizza out of her hand and gobbled it up.
Funny Savannah face
Gigi and Grandude and the girls
We were laughing at this picture because somehow I have big Texas hair
Sweet girl
All the kids and grandkids
Apparently Ryan was saying something hilarious...
What a great week! Can't wait to do it again next year!
1 comment:
What BEAUTIFUL little blonde children!! I was so excited to see the photos! It looks like an awesome trip. Love all the cute outfits and smocked dresses! My nieces have the cutest smiles ever! And that Ben is adorable! Wow, It's so wild to see tiny Savannah standing up and pushing a toy!
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