North Carolina

We just returned from an amazing week at Wrightsville Beach. It is just outside of Wilmington, North Carolina...we love it there! This time, we were joined with my parents and my sister and brother-in-law and their kids. What fun! Winnie loves her cousins, and was having fun non-stop. She loves every part of the beach...sand playing, wave jumping, splashing. The weather was amazing. It wasn't too hot so we could stay on the beach all day long. We headed into Wilmington a couple of times for eating out, a Cape Fear River cruise, a trolley ride through historic Wilmington, and a bit of shopping. Rush was, of course, a perfect angel the duration of the trip. Winnie seemed to grow up a bit, hanging out with the "older kids." She had her first ice cream cone, her first popsicle, and seemed to create her own fun while we were on the beach. She became "Papaw's girl," and anytime he wasn't around, she would ask, "Papaw go?" We had a great week and are very thankful for family!

Winnie and Andy enjoying the waves

With my Mom

A special dessert after yummy pizza restaurant...Luna Pops

Jenny, Ryan, Me, and Andy

Winnie and Papaw

Even Rush enjoyed a little ocean air!

Andy and Rush, in his cute little whale shirt from his Grandma and Grandpa Murphy

A Googie trick...Winnie's mood salvaged with "Super-Woman" bands made out of gum packages

Remi and Winnie in matching outfits. These super cute rompers belonged to me and Jenny about 30 years ago. My mom saved them, and I'm so glad. I love them!