Wrightsville Beach, NC Day 1 - 9/22/10

Chris and I have been going to the beach every September since Nicholas was 5 weeks old.  This year is going to be our last fall beach trip though since Nick is in school.  It's also getting harder for me to take off from school.  I didn't realize how badly I needed to get away until I felt the tension leave my body as we began driving to Wilmington.  After a quick stop at Baskin Robbins in Mooresville for a chocolate chip milkshake (my favorite!), we were on our way.  We arrived around 10:30 Tuesday night and Nick immediately did this.

He fell asleep on the carpet in the family room within 30 seconds of walking in.  Poor guy!  Harris and Cara though were ready to explore the condo.



At least Cara practices good hygiene.

The next day as soon as we finished breakfast, the kids wanted to go out on the beach.  I forgot how much STUFF is required when you take three children to the beach. The kids LOVED the ocean and the sand which was very different from last year.  Harris screamed everytime he touched the sand last year and Cara was only 7 months old and just wanted to sleep.  This year though, the kids jumped the waves and played in the sand.

Cara looked so cute in her little cover up.



Nick ran to the ocean the second we hit the beach.

Look at all my loves.

Harris is in the water... and there is no screaming!

Nick tried his hand at boogie boarding.

Time for some sand

The view from our condo is beautiful.

Harris being a ham at dinner.

Daddy and daughter (so sweet).

Tomorrow we're going to Ft. Fisher Aquarium.  Can't wait!

Harris Turns THREE!!!

On September 19, 2007, Harrison Elijah Cadwallader entered the world one week early weighing 9.0 lbs and 21 1/4 inches long. He was the sweetest little boy and still is. We celebrated Harrison's 3rd birthday on Saturday with family and friends.

On the way to the hospital to be induced.

One Day Old

Age One

Age Two

Age Three

Hanging out by the pool to celebrate being three. 

Watch out, here I come!

Chris and Devo

Mia (my niece)

Mom, Cara, and my Aunt Bethy (Dad's sister)

Bethy, Mom, & Dad

Me & Amanda

Hannah Grace - I love this sweet face!

Yes, Chris dressed himself today (obviously).  Oh he's ALL MINE!

"Hangin" with Harris & Tanner

Chatham

Scuba Diving Nick

My sweet niece Macyn

Happy Birthday to Harris!

Chatham LOVES cupcakes!

What is Nick doing?

Carrie & Me

Someone challenged us to stick a whole cupcake in our mouths.  We did.

Cara & Pepaw

All the girls!

My sweet Harrison - you have blessed our lives for three years.  I can't wait to see what the future brings!

Chris's 33rd Birthday Celebration

Chris doesn't care at all if it's his birthday - "It's just another day of the week."  All his friends gathered to help him celebrate cause who doesn't love an excuse for cake.  Happy Birthday Tophie!

Carrie and Devo selected the perfect cake!

Make a wish!

All the kiddos

YUM!