This past weekend it was decided we needed to get away for a little bit...Since living here (3+ years) we haven't seen much so we, along with Nana, Papa, Uncle "D" and Aunt "Sis," packed up and headed for the Outer Banks. What better weekend to go than Memorial Day!!! We decided to do the camping thing since neither M or myself have been in quite a long time. Z went a couple of weeks ago with M for the annual Father/Son campout, but A obviously had never been! We got in late Friday night and set up camp in the dark (no other way right?!)
Saturday we woke up to the
rain and
cold so our plans were a little altered. We drove to Cape Hatteras lighthouse, we decided since the weather was yucky it wouldn't be worth the
$$ to climb to the top of the lighthouse and not be able to see past the rail so we went through the visitor center and M had a little fun with the kids to get some
fun pictures while there. The rain only lasted a couple of hours we went and had some fun on the water and in the sand. Well M & I had fun in the
H2O, Z & A didn't like it much, not sure if it was because the water was cold or they didn't like the waves. Z
loved the sand but A didn't like that either, she had fun just chillin' on the "
boardwalk."
Sunday after attending church , by the way was completely packed...there was "standing" room only...in the hallways or outside. The Primary room, Relief Society room and even the kitchen were full of vacationers. Quite a sight to see!! Anyhow, we went to Bodies lighthouse on our way back to camp. We could only look from the bottom up the spiral staircase to the top. After our "Sunday naps" of course we take them even when camping!!! We wanted to go to a third lighthouse...Ocracoke Island. The only way to get to the island is to take the ferry. At first Z & A weren't quite sure they liked it and were okay if being held but that only lasted a few minutes then they wanted to walk around...holding someone's hand of course!! Ocracoke island is a cute little place with a lot going on.
Monday...already! First off...clean up...UGH:) After that was taken care of we headed out. Of course we stopped at the beach for a little bit to gather seashells and get our feet wet. Then we were on our way back home.
I must say it was a very much needed trip. Both Z & A loved the camping idea, mostly because they were outside the whole time and could get dirty and eat what & when they wanted. That is the luxury of vacationing....No rules!!! However, the highlight of the trip, for me anyway, was that I was able to have a
Slurpee...two in fact. That is the closest 7-eleven to us and anyone who knows me knows I gotta have my slurpees:)
Saturday we woke up to the rain and cold so our plans were a little altered. We drove to Cape Hatteras lighthouse, we decided since the weather was yucky it wouldn't be worth the $$ to climb to the top of the lighthouse and not be able to see past the rail so we went through the visitor center and M had a little fun with the kids to get some fun pictures while there. The rain only lasted a couple of hours we went and had some fun on the water and in the sand. Well M & I had fun in the H2O, Z & A didn't like it much, not sure if it was because the water was cold or they didn't like the waves. Z loved the sand but A didn't like that either, she had fun just chillin' on the "boardwalk." 
Sunday after attending church , by the way was completely packed...there was "standing" room only...in the hallways or outside. The Primary room, Relief Society room and even the kitchen were full of vacationers. Quite a sight to see!! Anyhow, we went to Bodies lighthouse on our way back to camp. We could only look from the bottom up the spiral staircase to the top. After our "Sunday naps" of course we take them even when camping!!! We wanted to go to a third lighthouse...Ocracoke Island. The only way to get to the island is to take the ferry. At first Z & A weren't quite sure they liked it and were okay if being held but that only lasted a few minutes then they wanted to walk around...holding someone's hand of course!! Ocracoke island is a cute little place with a lot going on. 
Monday...already! First off...clean up...UGH:) After that was taken care of we headed out. Of course we stopped at the beach for a little bit to gather seashells and get our feet wet. Then we were on our way back home.
I must say it was a very much needed trip. Both Z & A loved the camping idea, mostly because they were outside the whole time and could get dirty and eat what & when they wanted. That is the luxury of vacationing....No rules!!! However, the highlight of the trip, for me anyway, was that I was able to have a Slurpee...two in fact. That is the closest 7-eleven to us and anyone who knows me knows I gotta have my slurpees:)
2 comments:
So fun! I am glad you were able to go. Aimee you look so good. Have you lost weight! Thanks for always being there for me I love you so much. Tami Jo
Looks like you had fun. I love seeing lighthouses. We need to get together sometime. See ya soon.
Sharlynn
PS. What flavor slurpee do you get?
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