Addison's 4th Birthday!

A Few Halloween Shots:

Bowling

Outer Banks

This was our 3rd year down to the Outer Banks with Patrick's parents and his sister and her family. We had fun as usual, but as usual, the weather wasn't all we had hoped for. It rained a bit but nothing too bad. It got a little chilly, but throw on a jacket and you were fine. The problem was the wind. Step foot out side and hang on for dear life. Our deck furniture went for a few rides down the deck, nearly flipping over the rail because of how powerful the wind was. We made the best of it, and it did give way sometimes to let us have some outdoor enjoyment. Finally the last day was beautiful! We were able to relax on the beach for a few hours which is what I had been looking forward to all week!

Our place is in Kill Devil Hills, NC. I always wondered how on earth someone would come up with such a name. Well, I'm glad to tell you that I finally found out. Apparently back in the days of pirates and such, Sailors/pirates would come upon shore. And they were known for their drinking. Kill Devil Hills had such strong rum that the pirates would say "Arghh, this here rum would kill the devil himself, argh!" (the argh's were mine :) And so you see, this is where Kill Devil Hills received its name.

Jockey's Ridge

IT's known for its naturally high sand dunes.
Our gang for the day.
The 3 cool guys (and girl) that I got to hang out with all day

(Bryan, Trish, Patrick)

that's me with the club in the air
PJ's sand shot- he always makes it look easy
It's difficult to see, but that helicopter came directly past

our back decks but I couldn't get the camera any faster.

When it land 3 homes down on the beach, we all assumed there was some type of emergency.

Silly us, it was just our neighbor being dropped off at his beach house by a buddy... how convenient.

Our Golf Outing at Nags Head (I shot a 105! Not bad for someone who never gets to play)Trish trying to relax, Bryan trying to drink
Pitti Pat and Deborah, now 10.5 mos old, playing with the bubbles
Handsome boy with his bubblemaker in hand
Helena- longing to kick through the waves and eat some sand

I love the beach- what's better?... my sweeties with me at the beach

Can you see the resemblance?
Best Buds
Addison watching as Uncle Bryan heads out to sea with nothing but his Steelers raft
Addison playing with PittiPat on the beach

What a great time we had! These are certainly memories that I will keep forever!

Addison's First Day of School

Watch the progression.....

Here, he's in tears. Excited to go to school, until it was actually time to go

Sure he's bawling, but check out the Thomas the Tank Engine backpack!
You gotta love reverse psychology. "Don't you smile at the camera!"

Just some pics- misc and day at the park

Addison in motion

Addison and his froggie kite

Picnic at Rocky Ridge
Picnic at Rocky Ridge
Our day at Eagles Training Camp I love this outfit- Thanks Coys!

Sporting the Eagles gear

Greenfield in Lancaster for dinner- My bday!

Maine

I think a lot of these pictures are pretty similar to those on Sarah's blog.... oh well....

Popoo and kids with fish

Addison after his haircut
Addison, thrilled to be getting a haircut from Aunt Sarah
sitting around the fire
house shot from the dock



Patrick & I
I wasn't always the shortest
It's the 'Happy Birthday' Lobster
Dinner at Bar Harbor

Michael's Pride and Joy of the week
Popoo & Isabel fishing

Nature walk/hike
My baby girl
"Hang on Daddy!"- Isabel
check out these 'winners'
Laner & I

Sending our men out to shoot each other

You see that little green thing in the water next to Meno's head... that was me, completely abandoned (*sniffle*)
Yia Yia and her loves cruising into the sunset
Sarah & I - NOT hitting the rock wall (ahem Meno)

Grillmaster

Check out Isabel's fish!

Daddy & Addison being manly men