Beach fun (Part 2)

When we returned from our trip to NJ, we had some visitors waiting - my dad and stepmother drove down from NY to visit with us and meet the boys for the first time!  They had tried to get down here for Christmas, but ended up being canceled and re-routed (and staying two nights in various airport hotels) and so didn't make it.  But, we were so happy they were able to make it now!

We started the week with a trip to our favorite weekend morning destination - Weaver Street Market - for a picnic breakfast.  The boys warmed up to Grandpa immediately!

So, who are you?

I love you Grandpa!

We then took the boys for a swim for the first time in a non-kiddie pool!  They loved their floats and had a blast!

After a few days hanging out at our house, we took a short (5 hour) drive to Kitty Hawk, NC to hang out at the beach.  This time, it was just mommy and the boys on the drive, which was an adventure!  Sorry, no pictures were taken - we were just trying to make it to the beach without a major incident!  I think I permanently injured my right shoulder by constantly reaching back to the car seats to give toys and snacks so we wouldn't have to stop!  But, the beach was great fun once again!

On Saturday, Eric drove down to the beach to meet us (he had been in NJ for a conference while we were soakin' up the sun) and we drove down the road to Nags Head to spend the weekend with our friends, Carolyn and Rich, and three of Rich's adorable kids.  It was so nice to catch up with them and relax (as much as one can with a house full of five kids)!  Grandpa and Martha also got to hang out a bit at the house:

Of course we had to hang out at the beach too, so daddy could have the chance to see the boys play in the sand!

We had a wonderful trip, but we were all exhausted by the end...

...and ready to be home!