Oak Island, NC part 1 - Sept. 16-17, 2009

Beach Time!!!

The first day, we crammed the car full and headed down with a completely uneventful ride. After we'd unpacked, we headed to the ocean. As soon as Harris's feet touched sand, he completely freaked out. He refused to put his feet on the sand. That should make for an interesting time. So he screamed bloody murder the entire time we were there the first day. Oh, and did I mention that Cara started running a fever and isn't her fun loving self. She isn't loving the beach either. I feel so bad for her. The good news is that Nick is having a BLAST. He loves the sand, ocean, shells, and all of it. That's awesome for us. At least one of our kids is having fun.

DAY 1

If you look carefully, you'll notice Harris pulling on Chris trying to keep him from going anywhere.

My Cara, not screaming yet.

She really wasn't too sure about the sand.

"I. Don't. Like. The. Sand!"

I wish we were closer to the beach. Nick just ran and ran.

DAY 2

Nick got to go out on his Spider Man boogie board today. He really thought he was going to be able to surf. Not so much. But he did catch some waves.

I stayed back on a towel with Harris and Cara so that the sand wouldn't touch them. Notice the terrified expression on Harrison's face.

Okay, here I go.

Chris helping him get ready.

I love the look of Nick's absolute joy.

No, you're eyes aren't deceiving you. That is Harris standing on sand without screaming. He finally warmed up and enjoyed himself. Friday, we're going to see if he'll venture out into the ocean.

Mmm, Cara, how does that sandy shovel taste?

Nick getting buried.

She finally just gave up.

Did I mention that the boys are sharing a room and a bed? It's Harris's first time sleeping in a big boy bed. Notice Nick isn't wearing pajamas.

Our condo is really close to the city park, so we decided to take the kids before dinner. Incidently, it's also right across from the police station. I laughed when Nick told Harris that he better behave himself because the po po would come and arrest him. Yea, Nick - Harris is the one who should behave.

Our princess watching her subjects on the swings.

Cara decided she wanted to try too.

One of the first real smiles we've had since we've been down here.

Nick helping Harris so he wouldn't be scared.

Mommy had a turn on the slide too.

Even Daddy took a turn.

We really are having a good time. Our goal for the rest of the vacation is for Harris to get in the ocean and for Cara to start feeling better. We're spending the entire day at the beach on Friday and meeting Harris's b-day buddy Annie at Fisher Aquarium on Saturday to celebrate the kids' 2nd birthdays. Fun times are still ahead!