The Outer Banks 2011

Every July our crew heads to the beach...I'm thankful for this week. It's a week where we focus on family! It's spent playing on the beach, in the pool and at the house. We eat...really well and the company is even better. Our group keeps growing and you can simply see the joy on my grandma's face as she watches all of her grandchildren and their husbands along with her great grandchildren play. The Cousins.

Collins at 4 months. She slept on the beach each day...does it get any better than that? It must have really worn her out because each afternoon she slept for over 4 hours!

A week with grandparents. Does it get better than that? They loved having Grandma and Grandaddy all week!

Caden playing on the beach.

Playing together.

Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3

Love.

I'm thankful for this man. He's my best friend.

Me with my 3 favorite children!

"The Herd".

Our family of 5. It feels complete. I'm thankful for what God has entrusted us with . What a mighty commision to raise these children.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14

We enjoyed our week of soaking up every minute with family....until next year!