Nags Head Beach 2012

This year we broke up the long drive to Nags Head by staying with friends in Richmond overnight.  Despite a bad storm and loosing power midway through our card game, we had a nice time with them and it was definitely easier than staying in a hotel room with 3 little kids.  And, since the nausea with this pregnancy still hasn't gone away, I was so ready to get out of the car by the time we got to Richmond.

Friday June 29th, was also our 10 year wedding Anniversary.  Since the beach trip fell on the same day as our anniversary, we have made plans to celebrate in Chicago end of July.  So, I will have more to say about our anniversary then...

The beach trip was fantastic again this year.  It was my whole family except for my sister Carol's family.  There were 10 adults and 9 kids.  Poor Katelyn was the only girl!  I was so excited to spend time with my newest nephew, Lincoln.  He is so small and adorable!

The boys had a blast all week playing with their cousins.  They really were pretty easy, since they were constantly busy with pool and beach and just playing.

We ate lots and lots of good food.  As usual, each family is in charge of cooking one night and then we went out to dinner two nights.  Sadly, my kids are not the biggest seafood eaters.  They will eat fish and  Evan liked both clams and crab, but that is about it.  I hope this changes as they get older.

This was the first year we were in Nags Head for 4th of July and we sure lucked out.  Our house was only about 3 houses from the pier where they let off a huge fireworks display.  We were able to all sit on the top deck of the house and watch the show.  It was by far the best I have seen and it felt like it was our own private show since we were so close.  All the kids seemed to enjoy it, based on the constant stream of chatter from some of the kids (ie. Evan).

Other than that, the adults played lots of Catan.  We did mini golf and went out for ice cream a few times.  But mostly, we spent lots of time at the beach and pool.  Logan loved the ocean and laughed and laughed running from the waves.  He was a bit hesitant at first with the pool, but eventually enjoyed that too.  Colin and Evan have both gotten more daring at the beach and enjoyed playing with the boogie board.

As always, the week went by way too fast.  We then did the LONG drive back home to Indiana.  15 hours in one day is not fun, but worth it to get home to our own beds.  Logan had fussy moments of course, but the other two did great.  We are already counting down until next years trip and can't believe we will be traveling with a 6 or 7 month old next year!!!