Spring-Summer 2014

We had a fun summer! We ventured off to Wrightsville Beach a couple of times. Going to the beach has changed a bit since having children. No more lounging around in the sun. For starters, the amount of stuff needed to make even a day trip to the beach is astounding. Beach gear, normal kid gear, changes of clothes, diapers, wipes, SNACKS, SNACKS & MORE SNACKS, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, beach toys, wagon, stroller, drinks, coolers, and the list goes on and on. By the time we made it to the actual sand and water, we were pooped! There was no rest however because Grace & Lily were beyond excited to be at the beach (and who could blame them!?). These girls love the waves and couldn't get enough of them. They played in the sand for a minute and then were off chasing seagulls, finding rocks and seashells, seaweed, and attempting to go into the ocean. After a few hours of straight chasing our kids around the beach, we needed a break so back to the car with two tired, wet, sandy children. We attempted to go to the river-walk in Wilmington to get our favorite beach treat---Kilwin's Ice Cream. Unfortunately, while Jeremy was waiting in a long long looonnng line, a girl passed out & fell requiring an ambulance etc. So we didn't end up with ice cream but did enjoy walking around downtown with the girls. All in all, it was a fun (exhausting) trip! Here are some photos.