A morning at the aquarium and an afternoon on the shore

This morning we woke up to a dreary day. Brian and I got our family ready and we headed to the aquarium with my cousin Christopher! We had a blast of course the sharks were a huge hit!

We came home had lunch the aun came out and the girls napped while Brian, Caden and I enjoyed some time by the pool! Caden even got to get in the hot tub with grandaddy since it wasn't hot yet! (no adults really wanted to get in it was so cool....think kids bath water! It's 105* now I'm sure it'll be crawling with grown ups tonight!). Having our own pool is always awesome!

After nap time we headed to the beach for a few hours since the sun was out! We are having a great week focusing in what makes us rich....our family!!!

Tonight I think we are going to take a walk....maybe we will happen upon some icecream. ;)

Doesn't take long

It doesn't take long for my family to settle in. Collins is asleep in her crib upstairs in grandma and grandaddy's room! (yes, we got that lucky!) the big kids are swimming with B and I'm unpacking for the week all by myself! So far we are off to an excellent week! Thankful for this time with family! I'll be sure to post lots of pictures this week!!

Off to the OBX!

We are packed up and are already in Raleigh. This is the view from here!

Snuggles

A run in with a ladder.

Yesterday Brian had a run in with a ladder....literally. He was driving up hwy 220 and a ladder flew off a trip driving south. Brian ran over and it and of course blew a hole in his tire. We were very thankful that was the only issue and that Brian was not hurt. The kids and I didn't go up there as B said it was not safe and there was nothing we could do. Of course the kids were worried. So after the ordeal was done we met at Starbucks to touch base and give Brian a BIG hug!

Collins and Caden loved their smoothie....Addison not so much.

Technology

Collins and I aren't feeling great today. We are snuggled up on the sofa and she took my iPad and can already run the thing. Another person around here I have to share with.

The other day Brian totally baffled Caden when he told him we used to have to go to the store to buy music! The concept of a tape was even more amazing to him.

15 month check up

This morning I took Collins for her 15 month appointment. All Is well she lost about half a pound from her 1 year visit but that's okay. Shes 21pounds 9 ounces 30% and 28 inches 9%! She's getting so big. She now says, "mommy", "daddy", "no", "hi" and "Ashley". Collins couldn't be any cuter if she tried!!