Away at the Bay

The girls and I went to my parent’s house in Havelock, NC which they call the Bay house.  It one row back from the ocean and a wonderful place to go!  It is quite removed from all the hustle and bustle and very calm and relaxing!  My parents were there and the girls got some great grandparent time in.  I enjoyed hanging out with my parents, spending time with the girls and seeing them enjoy all the fun things the beach has to offer.

 What I saw when I came downstairs from taking my nap ( I had worked the night before).  So sweet!!!  Right after this we packed up and headed East!  None of them woke up while I took pictures!

 

When we got there we headed straight to the water…. Izzy was very excited!!

She and Grandpa had a fun time wading out in the water.  It is the Neuse River and the ocean combined so there are small lapping waves but nothing too overpowering.  It is 1-3 feet deep about a mile out- which was great for Izzy because she could touch no matter how far out we went.

Piper had fun in the sand- eating it by the handfuls of course !!

Cute little butt :)We went back to the water the next day but I didn’t take my camera.  The girls loved.  I put Piper in her float and she was sooo happy.  At some points her feet were hitting the bottom because it is so shallow :)  It was fun to play in the water all by ourselves.  I’m telling you this place is tucked away and very private!  My favorite of all I think-                                                      coffee (and milk) with Grandpa :) Craft time

Beautiful sunrise

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

I think the fish though Piper was some type of food- they all kept swarming near her :)

Aunt Emily & Cousin Penelope came to join in the fun!   Isn’t she cute??  Totally unaware of the shark behind her :)

We stopped in Raleigh on the way home and Uncle Josh met us at McDonalds for some playtime & dinner. 

We had a great trip!  Very relaxing, yet exhausting at the same time.  We missed Tim but really enjoyed spending time with my parents.  The girls did great in the car.  The first 3 hours without a stop both ways….. the last 1.5 hours weren’t that great but we made it!  Very empowering knowing I made the trip all by myself!  We look forward to being able to spend more time with my parents and Aunt Emily & cousin Penelope this summer after I go part- time!! YAY!!!!