OBX 2012

This year marked our first year at the Outer Banks with two boys.  Truth be told we set our expectations low and anticipated lots of temper tantrums and meltdowns from tired, grumpy little boys.  To our pleasant surprise, the boys were rock stars, and we had an unforgettable week.

 Celebrating Daddy's Birthday a day early.

 Matching cow car seats and a TON of stuff.

 On the ferry. Ed loves this...me, not so much!!

 Those three pictures are how I felt on the ferry.  The rocking boat, heat, and fact that Ed parked so close to the side that I had to crawl in the window because we couldn't get the door open kind of made it less than perfect.

Hanging in the hotel in Salisbury, MD.

 Jackson woke up bright and early around 6:30.  Caden was out cold until we told him that Pop Pop and Hunter were in the lobby waiting for him.  He literally threw his covers off and got dressed in two seconds.

 Happy Birthday Daddy!!

 Finally after a long trip we finally arrived at Morris Farms.

 Settled in the house and enjoying a nice family dance party.

 Madi girl.. what a sweetheart!!

 It took her awhile, but Graci finally got into it.

 Caden was singing "You are My Sunshine" to Madi.  It was so sweet.

 Beautiful baby girl... she was so sweet and laid back all week long.

 Ed and Caden played hide and go seek all week long.  Caden hid in the same spot the entire week. It was hilarious! 

 Someone was tall enough to reach the candy and helped himself to the entire box.

 In the evenings we all went out to catch crabbies on the beach.  I thought Caden would be scared, but he ran around with the rest of the kids and had a blast.  All you could see was his little head lamp bobbing up and down as he ran across the beach.

 Although there were a few rainy days, we had some great days on the beach.  The boys LOVED it.

 Pop Pop and Caden enjoying some rainy day fun.

 What happened to our little Hunter... he's such a big boy!

 Ma Maw spent lots of time feeding Jackson.  Thank You!!

 Toby and sweet, little Madi.

The boys spent a rainy day at First Flight.

 Jackson and sweet little Em!

 The poor girls were trying to do a dance routine they had practiced and Caden kept crashing their party.

 Pop Pop, Ed and Caden went on the 4 wheel drive beach and spotted some horses.

 Last day... waking up from a nap.  Typical happy Jackson and not so happy Caden.

 The only thing that ALWAYS cheers him up.... Hunter!

Getting ready for the dunes.

 Mommy made it to the top of the dunes with Jackson on her back. 

 Look how silly the boy's faces are.  It makes me crack up!

Ed and I both agreed that this was one of the best weeks we've spent together.  Granted we barely talked to each other because both boys had us running in different directions and we were absolutely exhausted when we got home, the boys had the time of their lives and so did we.  We've already started the countdown until next year.