Hard to believe we've been back to school for a month now. Also hard to believe that it's been two months since I've posted updates! So, let's catch up.
In the end of June we watched Evyn dance in the big annual Encore dance recital. Group photos:
July was a blur of fireworks, playdates, day camp, and swim lessons. Scott took the kids to the cabin in Tioga County for a weekend. Unfortunately Andrew was sick with a stomach bug the whole time. Nevertheless, they did manage to enjoy some hiking and campfires, along with Grams & Pops, and Aunt Chris & pup Lexie.
By the end of the month we were more than ready for a relaxing week at the beach. We did the long drive to Emerald Isle, NC with the help of iPods, a progress line and trip tickets printed from Mom's Minivan, and a bag full of 'prizes' the kids could pick from when periodically cashing in their trip tickets. (One of the best prizes was Rubberneckers: Everyone's Favorite Travel Game
- very fun!)Despite a couple thunderstorms we were able to enjoy the beach every day, plus a day trip to charming Beaufort, where we took a short sail on a catamaran.
The return trip was a bit more - eventful - as our car broke down halfway home. We were incredibly lucky to find a garage that was willing to send an employee on a wild goose chase for parts, then stay open late to get our repair done - otherwise, we'd have been stuck in nowheresville Virginia for the weekend! We were doubly-lucky that there was a motel across the highway from the garage, where we were able to get a super-cheap room for the day, swim in the pool, and play at the motel's little playground. We were back on the road about 9 hours later- and BOY were we ready to get home when we finally pulled in our driveway around 1 a.m.!
Even with that little unexpected detour we had a great week - check it out:
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