Outer Banks Beach Trip

During the week of June 6-13, Meghan's family rented a house on the beach in Duck, NC, in the Outer Banks. So in order to get the whole family to the beach house (including the pups), we packed up every square inch of the car on Thursday night in Boston and hit the road for the first leg of our trip. We arrived in Northern Virginia at Aunt Chele's house in the wee hours of Friday morning.

While we were at Chele's, we were visited by some of our DC friends, including Andrea Hayken and her little 1+ year old son Jack. After having a great time playing together, it was time for Jack to go home. Needless to say, Cameron and Jack were not too happy about this turn of events (see below)!!!



On Saturday morning, it was time to pack up the whole gang again and drive to the Outer Banks for our week at the beach. We had a great time at the beach, relaxing with the kids and spending time with everyone. Of course, Cameron and Isabel picked this week to catch their first illness (Hand, Foot and Mouth) and that led to a few sleepless nights. But overall, we were able to enjoy lots of sun, lots of sand, and lots of time away from the frigid Boston weather (it rained most of the time we were gone). When the week was over, we were sad to leave the beach and go back to reality. But we reserved the house again for next year, so we have that to look forward to!

Below are some photos from the trip.

Cameron making himself at home on the pool chair. "Waitress, 1 milk please!"

Isabel enjoying some towel time after a swim in the pool.

Isabel the daredevil climbing over the dog obstacle. Lilly did not even seem to notice!

Here is all of us at the beach. The kids did not seem to like the sand very much, so we spent most of our time in the pool instead of at the beach. Maybe they will like the beach next year!

Isabel sporting a stylish pink sun hat :-)

Aunt Chele, Isabel and Cousin Jordan in the pool.

We had some fun pool time just about every day.

Grandpa looks like a pro handling Isabel's bottle!

Jordan making bubbles on the beach access stairs with a few spectators enjoying the show!

Cameron going for a ride on the Daddy Train!

Isabel crawling around the living room while playing with the rattle.

Chele the "dog whisperer" attracting the attention of all the dogs. Dogs are allowed to run off leash on the beaches in Duck, so the dogs really enjoyed that!

Duchess showing Lilly how to play frisbee on the beach!