Monday, June 20, 2011

Carolina Beach Week

Another summer means another week at Carolina Beach. Here we are showing off our new skill of slurping watermelon. Its the only way we're allowed to eat it now.

This Lego is an approved child chew toy, right? 

A typical Merrit face.

Ready for the pool.

Merrit was not a real fan of the beach, but he did love the pool.

Speaking of not being a fan of the beach....

.... it took several days to get used to the sand, surf, and sun. By the end of the week she couldn't get enough.

Merrit plays the part of the willing patient. I don't think that's where the heartbeat is.
Kimbo and D giving me a razz.


The merry-go-round was a lot of fun, despite all the sandy kids and teenagers.

That's right, you should be scared of the carnies.

One morning was spent at the Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Say hello to the albino alligator.

The princess and the frog.

Get her Mer-mer.

Notice that Delany still has her distrusting-the-ocean face.

Merrit was happy to see the ocean though.


D-Rock learned how to jump into the pool this week. We did a lot of jumping over 7 days.


A little young for sunbathing. Sweet shades though.

One morning we spent some time at the playground. Merrit seems a little suspect of big sister pushing him in the swing. He was right, of course, since right after this D was asking if Merrit wanted to swing high.


To add a some extra chaos to the week, Merrit started cutting his upper two front teeth. I think you may be able to see them in his big smile here.

Everybody taking a nap.


Such a happy boy.
This was the day that Delany finally (it only took her 3 days!!) decided that she wanted to have fun on the beach. We definitely made the most of it.








Eventually Merrit woke up from his nap so he came down for some fun.

D-Rock shows Mer how to wash the sand off his hands.






Delany loves giving sweet hugs.


Monday, June 6, 2011

Weekday Concerts and a Weekend at the Lake

Look at those cheeks!! Just begging to be eaten.

We headed out to Duke Gardens on the hottest night of the week for an outdoor concert.

How's that Cajun music treating you Little Dude?

Can you fit a little more in your mouth SugarBear?

Kimbo teaching D-Rock some sweet moves.



Is this a choking hazard? I hope not, because he really likes it.

It was so hot that night. But little girls don't care about those kind of things. Its never too hot to run around and dance.




Candyland anyone?

This weekend was another visit down South. Its worth it when you get to spend the day at the lake.


SugarBear and Sweet T rocking their pink swimsuits.

Cousin Meredith got to spend some quality with her favorite niece.

Mr. Merrit testing the waters.



SugarBear wants Nana Gail to get wet. Mission accomplished. 



A little bit of Ring Around the Rosie.

Saturday was a busy day. After an afternoon of swimming, we headed over to the Corley's to spend some time with Baby Ashley.

Merrit tries to assert his dominace. 

Awww, come on Mr. Merrit. Ashley's over there reading a book while you eat a plastic tray.

I'm gonna....

.... get you!!

Gotcha.