Thursday, August 21, 2008

Day 5 Emerald Isle

Today was another great day. We went to the pool for awhile this morning (after sleeping in and skipping my usual morning walk-super sore from all my running races yesterday). We then went to the NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. It was a good experience for the kids- we got to see big old sharks- always exciting! :-) They also got to touch and pick up sea creatures like starfish, horseshoe crabs, sting rays, spider crabs, whelks and hermit crabs. After returning, my kids spent some time in their rooms because they needed to catch up on some sleep. It was taking a toll on them to go-go-go all day, and we all needed some down time. After naps, we headed out to the beach for some late afternoon fun. We came back in, showered and then headed out to dinner- Jeff and Michele, Kyle and Amanda, Jen and Chad, and us. The grandparents watched all the grandkids, so we had a fun night out at Riverside restaurant in Swansboro, NC. Here are today's pictures:

Kyle and Amanda- such a bad shadow on the picture, but I only got 2 of them, and they both had shadows.

Jeff and Michele-much better lighting.
Jen and Chad- good lighting and a prettier background than the rest of our pictures.

Me and my hubby

Jen not quite ready for the picture- see our matching necklaces Missy?

Pirates Miles and Brooks- Nana brought them pirate skull caps as well as eye patches from her shopping trip to Beaufort
Chad in one of the VERY few pictures I have ever taken of him. He usually shies away from the camera. I have to sneak pictures of him.

Gray-gray with her daddy
Oh no! Help! The alligator has Brooks!
Get him Kyle! Poke his eyes out to save your arm!
Isn't Cobe brave wrestling that alligator?????
The parental units this morning- they headed out to lunch at Crawford's and shopping in Beaufort for the morning/early afternoon.

Miles trying out swimmies for the first time. Ain't he a cutie pie?????

2 comments:

Amanda said...

Awesome pictures - only two more short days to get more!

Missy said...

Have I mentioned yet I am so jealous? You guys look like you are having so much fun. Great pics of all you guys, I love the one of you and Ryan. I did notice the necklaces before I saw your caption....to funny! The gator pics are hilarious! Enjoy the rest of your trip!