Beach Fun 2010!

We went back to the Outer Banks in North Carolina this year for a week of fun. We shared a house again with several other young families that we're friends with in the ward at church. It was lots of fun, esp. for the kids. We spent our days at the pool or the beach (or both!) & stayed up late playing games. Here are a bunch of pictures to show you some of the fun we had.

We're now back in the groove, enjoying our slightly more laid back summer at home. We hope to fill this summer with afternoons at the pool, attending the occassional baseball game, having friends over to play, camps, BBQ's, swim lessons, & maybe checking out a local lake. The beach trip, however, was a great kick off to summer, and we hope to end it with a great trip from Oma & Papa. Hope this finds all our family & friends well!

The access to the beach. I just thought it was wonderful.

Our cute kiddos.

Playing with friends.

Feeling the ocean for the first time.

Our sweet girl.

Whoops!

Our first dip in the ocean. First time for little Ryan, & Sophie proved to be much more brave this time.

Figuring out this sand stuff.

Splashing around at the house pool.

After some hunting, we had a pet for the afternoon.

Checkin' out the crab.

This was also the first time for Ryan in the pool. He did great, and the heated pool at the house made for a house favorite hang out spot.

Corolla beach ona busy day...love it!

Sophie got to try out boogie boarding. She had one good run, one crash & burn, & she was done. :)

The girls loved chasing/running away from teh waves.

The happiest beach baby! He loved the sand.

Crab hunting.

The little guy taking some snoozes at the beach. We're so glad he can sleep a little on our shoulders.

Such good pals.

The crew at the beach.

After a full day of playing hard, Sophie crashed every afternoon/evening before dinner.

The house we stayed in was great & so close to the beach & the stores. The week went by too fast!