9.30.2009

Family Beach Trip

The kids had a 3 day weekend so we planned our first "family" trip together to Nags Head. Danny got us the same house he and I stayed in over the summer for our anniversary. The weather varied, but on the last day we got some warmth and sun. The rainy hours were great for all of us to hang out, give Lauren the opportunity to work on scholarship/college apps, and of course watch the Redskins kindly let the Lions win their first game in 2 years.

We had expected Michael to be in the water and Lauren to make sand castles. Lauren ended up spending the most time in the water and really got "our money's worth" from her boogie boarding. BamBam as usual could not resist the water especially when there was a ball thrown in.
At one point, while he was paw deep in the ocean another dog walked by and BamBam cocked his leg and pee-ed in the ocean to mark it. Brilliant dog.

Here are some other highlights:
  • we saw a bear cub on our way there
  • we saw 2 deer in the back and a fox
  • BamBam caught a couple of crabs on the beach
  • we made smores in the microwave
  • Michael won at Monopoly
  • a seagull pooped on my back
Here are pics from our trip:

3 comments:

Catrina said...

Lauren looks cold! I was enjoying reading your post, UNTIL you mentioned the bear cub. Don't you know that I've waited my whole life to see a bear in the wild, and now you have gone and ruined our friendship.

Jacqueline said...

Catrina,

Sigh. Why must you always compete with me? I feel like we are back in high school. Let it go .... I can not help that I am more blessed than you. You should stop using me as your standard......

Kathy G said...

Wow, Nags Head looks like a beautiful place! Obviously, you all had a great time, and it's so good to get away!

Tell Danny congrats on his promotion too--awesome!