Saturday we returned from Duck, NC after enjoying a week long vacation with Ryan's family. Christopher enjoyed the "beach" and "ocean" as well as swimming in the pool. The weather was very mild, with two days too cool to sit on the beach. This gave us a nice break from the heat though, which can be a bit much for little ones. Christopher was very good, considering the upheaval in his day to day routine. He loved running to the waves that washed up on the beach. In fact he was quite fearless, running between Ryan who was up beach and his grandparents, who were on the shoreline. Many times he'd fall as a result of the water washing the sand out from beneath his feet, or just from sheer exhaustion. He was also the friendliest toddler around, walking up to neighboring sun bathers, saying "hi-yee" as he approached. (CRW has taken to adding a cute little "yee" to his "hi's" and "bye-bye's", its very cute.) He loved the pool, each morning he'd eye it up from our balcony and say "pool" and "swim". I had bought him a nice float which he really enjoyed as he laid back and relaxed in the water.
Wednesday Ryan and Ernie, Kristi's boyfriend, went deep sea fishing. It was the roughest day of the week, with 10 foot seas. Ryan said you could see other tuna boats on the water, then they'd disappear in the swells. The trip proved successful though, and now we have plenty of Mahi Mahi for grilling this summer.
In all, it was a very relaxing week, with Ryan's family playing lots with Christopher which really gave me a break. We took plenty of naps, I read a good book, we ate well and Ryan and I even got out for a couple date nights. I hope we return soon, we really enjoyed it. It was just "Ducky".
Hiding under the sink.
Touching the tuna's giant eye.
"Gee Mr Ernie, that's a big fish!"
Landing a beautiful dolphin.
Surf's Up!
Christopher is introduced to the mighty Atlantic Ocean for the first time.
"Mr. Sand Crab, come out and play!"
"C'mon, I know you're in there somewhere!"
"Oh there you are Mr. Sand Crab!"
Building (and wrecking) sandcastles.
Christopher really liked hiding in the closets. They were like a fort to him, with plenty of room to play inside.
Hiding under the sink.
Touching the tuna's giant eye.
"Gee Mr Ernie, that's a big fish!"
Surf's Up!
Christopher is introduced to the mighty Atlantic Ocean for the first time.
"C'mon, I know you're in there somewhere!"
Building (and wrecking) sandcastles.
Christopher really liked hiding in the closets. They were like a fort to him, with plenty of room to play inside.
3 comments:
Oh, what a handsome little bugger he is! Looks like you had a great time! :)
I can't believe how big he is getting! Glad you had such a good time!
Aaahhhhh....NC.....we're moving there one day! Looks like a fun time was had by all. Missin' our OBX vacation this year :(....other expenses, but next year again....that place speaks to my soul! Love the pics of CRW on the beach!!!!
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