Myrtle Beach

We joined Dave for a work trip to Myrtle Beach for the weekend.  The hotel we stayed at had a waterpark, 3 pools and beach access.  The kids immediately headed for the ocean before we even unpacked!  

Mastering the water slide

Sammy didn't quite figure it out :)

Dave took the Aniela and Thomas to the reception for his conference and they had a caricature artist there.

New Year's Eve Trip

We headed to the beach to celebrate New Years Eve with the Hensleys, Arwoods, and Midhas.  We always look forward to this trip and have a great time hanging out with friends.  A bit cold but it didn't stop us from spending as much time as possible on the beach.

Scott building with the girls 

A little walk on the beach with the injured one 

Dinner at Fishy Fish Cafe 

Kids Countdown

Sandling Beach at Falls Lake

Found this gem of a beach just about in our backyard!  Katie and I took the boys up there to enjoy the last bit of warm weather.   The boys loved digging and playing around.  

Holden Beach

We headed to Holden Beach with the Arwoods and Midhas for some last minute summer fun.  The kids had a blast and the weather was gorgeous.  Their favorite part was walking down the beach to the ice cream shop and eating ice cream on the beach. 

Oak Island

We headed to Oak Island for our annual Post Tax Season vacation!  We stayed at Ellen's house and enjoyed the beach.  The weather mostly cooperated and only rained one day.  We headed to the movies that day and on to Myrtle beach for some shopping and dinner.

Dunes

So happy to have a bucket ... not so happy with the water!

Digging! He would have dug for 24 hours if we let him.

Teaching the kids about trench digging

 bathing beauty

Summoning the waves

Almost had a good one

Sand castle

Starfish