Finally.........our Vacation Pictures

We had a great vacation with the Widner family at my aunts house in Corolla, NC (Outer Banks) last week...............the kids all really get along so wonderfully together, I secretly believe that Parker and Ella have a baby affair going on. Between Parker actually saying Ella, to them always giving each other their sippy cups when they come across one, to sharing gold fish at the beach. It was so nice to get away from every day grind and routine...........though Parker was not big on sleeping through the night the ENTIRE week....he has rebounded nicely to sleeping just perfectly for us at home!!!
On Thursday night we headed up to MD. to attend the Shipley family reunion (Casey's mom's family) We arrived in the middle of the night............Casey played golf with the men of the family Friday, and the reunion was Saturday. Its always so great to see the cousins, aunts and uncles.
We got home after MANY miles on Sunday early evening. Parker was all amped up to be home..........literally running around the house like a mad man!!!! This house is definately feeling like HOME to us. I have been saying for the last year that it just doesn't feel like home, compared to our old house. But coming home after a week out of a suitcase............this is HOME!!!! Finally!!! ha!
To all we saw on our ventures............it was great to see you, for those of you we missed, come VISIT!!!!!! ha!
~Beth

Parker and Ella playing in their own "ocean"
Amazed by the sand in the pool
"here Ella.........want a goldfish?"
Camp Myrtle Beach............a great set up!
Casey and Parker

A boy on a mission

Parker loved the ocean
His game was to get a shell and run it back and throw it into the water...over and over again! so cute

Parker and I
Playing in the sand....that only lasted a short time,he doesn't like the dry hot sand too much.
not the greatest family shot, but its ok.
Playing in the hole Casey and Josh dug Parker stole my coke............I think this is the funniest picture!
He went 'UH OH' once he realized that most of the soda is on his belly!
Parker and I at the soundwalk shops
Casey and Parker...........dig his shades!!!
No more monkeys jumping on the bed!!!!
A vision into 2088 when Parker and Ella are in their rockers at the age of 70!!
Hey, where is everybody?!?~
Parker and Ella off to a ride in the trailer!!!
Our little visitor that came out one night to see us.........so random!!!