Flashback - Vacation at Ocean Isle

We had a great vacation in Ocean Isle with the Smiths, celebrating Lou and Lane's 10th anniversary (and Eva's birthday, and Charlie's birthday, and Tracey's birthday, and Memorial Day Weekend, and an early Sarah's birthday and an early David's birthday). Phew - we have a lot to be thankful for! It was wonderful!!!

Relaxing on the beach: Uncle Ben, Aunt Susan, Granddaddy Lane, Gran Gran, and Allison
The Thompsons' swing ball set got a lot of play. Here, Charlie and Sarah square off.
Gran-Gran and Rowan take in a little sun and sand
Mommy challenged Charlie to beach Kadima. It was a close match, but ultimately Charlie prevailed. Mommy senses the beginning of the end of winning athletic competitions against her children.Look at those pearly whites - family dentistry at its finest!
Charlie learns the hard way: no horseplay with someone much bigger than you...
...unless you LIKE getting thrown in the ocean (which he does!!)
Sisters at the beachThe Mudges: Dargan, Matt, and RowanDavid wanted a piece of the swing ball action
David intently studies his shot...
But when the ball comes he can't bear to watch. Eva, Lane and Susan say cheese
Allison, Mommy, and David dig in the sand
The birthday cake and the candle blower-outers: Eva, Sarah, David, Mommy, Charlie -- but this was Charlie's actual 9th birthday!!

Like mother, like daughter
Sarah catches the waves
Charlie takes a ride
Daddy takes a little break
Celebrating Mommy's birthday with a fabulous shrimp dinner and strawberry shortcake made by Dargan
Charlie at the beach Allison snuggles with her Godmother Susan
Daddy, Gran Gran and Aunt Dargan Tracey turns 40 with the sand in her toes and a cold beverage in her hand.