Monday, June 27, 2011

Outer Banks 2011


Raphaela, Scott, and Ella came to visit us on our first full day at the beach. The ocean water was FREEZING and it didn't take me long to decide I liked being at the pool more than the beach with a five month old.

Eli and Nate chillin' in their Bumbo seats. Nate has amazing head control, where as Eli swayed around like he had one to many to drink.One of Nate's favorite toys just happens to be attached to his head!

"Are you looking at my hair?"
Eli has a face off with dad.
Rachael loves her hip, older cousin Erin - Peace Out!
We took an evening trip over to Jockey's Ridge to hang out on the largest Sand Dunes on the east coast. Clay got a great portrait of Eli in the KaTan carrier.
Erin, Rick, Katie, Hannah, and Nate
A rare shot of the whole family!
Jennifer's family posing for another camera.
Braving the winds and the sharp as a sword grass on the dunes.

Eli loves having his "Cousie" Rachael read to him!
Eli thinks he is ready to turn the pages.

... roll on over and listen to some more stories.

We finally got them in their matching outfits and Nate was feeling a little fussy.
Eli tells Nate, don't panic, if we drool excessively on these outfits they'll have to change us!
Circle of Cousins. I'm loving Eli's wild hair more than ever.

One more dip in the pool.
Eli loved his sink baths. Especially when he discovered that he could turn the water on himself.

A few more shots that got out of order. On the last day, Katie's friends Shannon and Dave came to visit and took loads of pictures. I hope to post one with the whole group when I get one!