We spent last week at the beach. Some friends joined us. Before leaving, we thought that Tropical Storm/Hurricane Emily would cause rain, but it ended up being a nice week.
The sea turtle nest right by the house was well guarded. People camped out by it nightly
in anticipation of witnessing the hatching of the eggs. We kept a check on it each evening but they did not hatch during our stay.
Boogie boards and skim boards were put to good use.
Well, most of the time.
me and Steph
Syd really liked the beach!
The Everhart's stopped by on their way to the Fort Fisher Aquarium.
Corinna met the girl staying next door and hung out with her all week. It was a blessing considering there were 4 boys in the house.
Grace, who's from Texas, even spent the night at our house one night.
on-the-bed ballet
The hot spot on Oak Island for family entertainment is the jungle golf course. Several of the kids got holes in one.
Our trip to OKI wouldn't be complete without a trip to the....
Leaky Teaky. Noah sings for the crowd. Hayden and Stephanie sang as well.
Now our beach gear is packed away and the new school year begins next week.
However, I do hope to return to the Sixpack in the fall.
But it was bound to come....the day the kids returned to school. It seems as if the school supply list has dramatically grown this year.
I spent a pretty penny getting all the necessary items.
And this didn't include all the stuff I had to buy to pack snacks and lunches, plus a few last minute things.
Drake and Corinna will be at Southwood in
2nd grade
and in 4th.
Hayden is transitioning to Central Middle School
for his 6th grade year. I'm expecting it to be a wonderful school year. I am pleased with the teachers my children have and trust that the Lord placed them exactly where they are. I have enjoyed a few days at home getting the house in order and look forward to subbing opportunities that are sure to come in the next few weeks.
Happy New School Year!
