during the weekend of Jan. 9-11. We have never been
to the beach in January, but this was one thing that
Jenny had expressed that she wanted to do while home.
So Kit and I rented a house at Carolina Beach, one that
was big enough for all eleven of us!
On the way to the beach, we stopped for lunch at Subway.
Here's our beach house where we created some wonderful
family memories. It was modern, beautiful and we loved
staying here. Love those winter rates!
The view of the ocean from the front of the house on
The view of the ocean from the front of the house on
the porch.
Maddox had lots of fun playing with the fake lemons!
Kit relaxing and watching.
Melissa, Adam and Addi watching TV and working on
Maddox had lots of fun playing with the fake lemons!
Kit relaxing and watching.
Melissa, Adam and Addi watching TV and working on
the computer. We had WiFi!
Maddox is so entertaining as he does his creative dancing!
Addi and Maddox entertaining Turner. Three precious
little blessings!
The kitchen area, a part of the great room.
After unloading the cars, it was time to get to the beach!
There was beach here, but rocks have been brought in
The kitchen area, a part of the great room.
After unloading the cars, it was time to get to the beach!
There was beach here, but rocks have been brought in
to prevent erosion. We all know how those storms and
hurricanes erode our NC beaches.
Maddox climbing on the rocks and having fun!
Soon, those shoes had to go! Barefoot in the sand and then
Soon, those shoes had to go! Barefoot in the sand and then
the water!
Addi explored the rocks too, but then....
Those shoes had to come off!
Addi explored the rocks too, but then....
Those shoes had to come off!
And then, watch the video and see what happens to
Maddox!
Grandad squinting in the sunlight.
Melissa and Adam
Kristen and Matt
Grandad squinting in the sunlight.
Melissa and Adam
Kristen and Matt
Gran, Addi and Turner
All in their PJs playing on the floor!
All in their PJs playing on the floor!
On Saturday morning, we all traveled just down the road
to Fort Fisher to spend the morning at The NC Aquarium.
It is a great facility and we had a great time.
Matt D., Kit and Adam watching the children have fun.
Maddox and Addi show interest in this swampy area.
Maddox and Uncle Adam observe the rattlesnakes! Oooh!
Addi near the alligator tank. They had white claws!
Turner had plenty of attention with Melissa, Kristen and
Addi near the alligator tank. They had white claws!
Turner had plenty of attention with Melissa, Kristen and
Jenny! He was sound asleep in the stroller. Actually, these
ladies preferred to NOT look at the rattlesnakes and the
alligators!
There were many tanks with all kinds of sea life. Here
There were many tanks with all kinds of sea life. Here
Grandad is helping Maddox to touch a crab at the touch pool.
Maddox didn't hesitate to touch the various critters!
This is just one on many tanks with beautiful fish.
Anyone tired? Did you see every fish, turtle, octopus,
This is just one on many tanks with beautiful fish.
Anyone tired? Did you see every fish, turtle, octopus,
jellyfish? Some of our group still had things to see, while
others waited patiently. Actually, everyone is enjoying
Turner as he woke up near the end of our visit to the
Aquarium!
And here is the "Star of the Stroller", Turner Boone! He
And here is the "Star of the Stroller", Turner Boone! He
was trying to tell us something in his own baby language!
Turner says, "I love when my Daddy holds me! Look at
Turner says, "I love when my Daddy holds me! Look at
me...I'm up really high!!"
Maddox and Turner...Maddox dancing!
Maddox, Melissa and Turner at the Aquarium
One Saturday night, we had dinner at The Olive Garden
in Wilmington. The food and company were great!
Jenny, Baby-to-Be-Depp, Matt, Turner in his stroller,
Jenny, Baby-to-Be-Depp, Matt, Turner in his stroller,
and Kristen
Melissa and Adam
Gran had to get up and take a look at Turner!
Grandad, Addi, Maddox and Matt D.
The next morning...our last day at the beach...
We had to return to the beach one more time. Maddox
and Grandad enjoying the walk...well, one of them was
walking!
Addi and Gran explored what the ocean had washed ashore.
Addi, Melissa, Adam and Maddox searching through the
rocks for seashell treasures. This was a great place to
find conch shells...whole ones! But we didn't have any
luck on this Sunday morning.
Maddox and Melissa...He loved Melissa! Even after he
left America, he asked his Mom one day, "Where is
Melissa?" Matt, Kristen and Turner in the background.
Turner's first beach trip! I'm sure that he'll remember
Turner's first beach trip! I'm sure that he'll remember
it too!!!
Jenny and Dad...father and daughter. :-)
Melissa and Adam posing on the beach!
Jenny and Dad...father and daughter. :-)
Melissa and Adam posing on the beach!
Addi and Maddox, playing at the beach one last time
before we had to head home.
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