Our Trip to Hatteras Island!!

Hey there!

We're back from the beach and we had a fabulous time! It was so nice spending time as a family. We had great weather & spent lots of time on the beach & at the sound. We also took a ferry boat ride to Ocracoke Island & spent most of the morning exploring the very remote beaches. We had a pool & hot tub at the house which we all enjoyed every afternoon & evening.

Here's a video clip of the first day we arrived. The girls were so excited they were jumping up & down! At first they were hesitant of the waves, but by day two, they were much more adventurous. Anabelle especially made me nervous! After getting knocked down a few times, she became more cautious. Sadie & Elise preferred to hang on our legs which was just fine with me!

Our Trip to Washington DC

We just got back from visiting my parents up in Northern Virginia. The girls love being with their Nanna & Pop Pop and said many times that they didn't want to go home!
On Thursday it was my dad's birthday so we spent the morning with him and decided to take a trip to Washington DC! We rode the Metro downtown, checked out the Museum of Natural History, and caught a glimpse of the White House (well, Sadie was there, but sleeping!) I think the dinosaurs were the girls' favorite!
Thursday night, we went to my mom's and the girls had a blast in the pool and LOVED their new dressing room she made for them.
When we got back yesterday after a two hour drive, I joked and said, "So who wants to turn around and go back up to visit Nanna & Pop Pop?" They all said, "I DO!!"

Bear Creek Lake

On Friday, the girls and I went to the lake with our friends and had a great time. The girls had a ball playing on the lily pads, swimming, and catching tadpoles!