Hatteras!

Gia and all of her kids and grandkids together under one roof for the first time! 

It was a wonderful week of beach time, pool time, hot tubbing, ferry-riding, picture taking, kite flying, waiting out little rainstorms here and there, lots of naps on the beach, and a million different sand castles. It only took 2 beach carts and several strong men to get al of our gear to and from the beach each day. But we managed.

Fun was had by all (even baby Jack, who despite his cold was a super trooper!)...

and memories were made as the week flew by!

Gia and Will, making their way to the beach, not too far of a walk
(the boys were thrilled to be able to ride their bikes to and from each day)

day 1, k teaches w the art of beach rest. he's a quick learner.

brother/brother
father/daughter
bonding

the boys love playing with their big cousins, especially when they give them giant turtle rides!

riding through post rain puddles outside our house

party in the hot tub with all the cousins!

the Ocracoke Ferry

boys will be boys. Brown Brothers, the original.

Day 5, K teaches D the art of Beach Rest. He caught on fast as well.

Michelle, Matt and Jack wait out the passing shower...

C gets buried alive! for about 4 seconds.

the sunrise bids us farewell...on the last morning.

you work with what you have.
thankful we had THAT much space with which to work!