Late Labor Day Update

We had the BEST family day ever! We decided to take the day and visit the Outer Banks of NC. It wasn't far, and there was sooo much to do.

Since the weekend before we had visited the Smithsonian Museum of Transportation and seen the originial Wright Brother's airplane, we felt it only fitting that we visit the place it all happened. So we started our trip at the Wright Brother's Memorial. It was neat to see and hear the stories of how the history of flight all started and compare it with how far we have come. It really opened my eyes to the amazing things that are yet to be discovered by future generations.

From there we went to Jockey's Ridge, which is the largest sand dune on the East Coast. If you aren't a fan of sand...I wouldn't recomend it. Also bonus tip, leave the strollers in the car. Nevaeh was so worn out by her adventures in the air, that she fell asleep on the 6 mile (literally) ride to the sand dunes. Chris and I thought it would be fine to push her in her stroller, since afterall it is a jogging stroller. Once again, not our brightest moment, but we were determined to fly our kite out there. The views were amazing and I marvel once again at God's creations.

Our day ended at Roanoake Island, or as I learned in school the Lost Colony. I know what you are thinking, if it is lost, how did we find it...am I right?! Well, we're just that good. Not really, I learned a few things my SC education did not teach me. There were in fact a total of 3 groups of people dropped in the same spot before the last group disapeared. The next group wound up in Jamestown. The villages are very similar, but the one in Williamsburg is bigger, so if you had to choose, I'd go to that one. However, the interactive museum was fun. We all got to play dress up and Chris got to go "duck hunting". The whole experience was great. I'm not sure who acted more like a child...including Nevaeh.

It was a fun-filled full day, and while I captured it all on video, I also accidently deleted all the footage while trying to get it onto my computer. However, we did take some photos of our adventure. So enjoy the belated update and pictures. Drop us a line to let us know how you spent your Labor Day.

Beautiful Lengths

Our church was planning on having a large hair cutting in May for Beautiful Lenghts with Pantene. But the date was pushed back to September. I tried to wait, but the summer here was too hot, and I was tired of it. Plus I was ready for a change. So, I had to cut it a little sooner than the others, but I still had 10 inches to donate.

The new do is pretty short, but I like it, and surprisingly so does Chris. He actually said he liked it better than the long hair. Between you and me, I think he was just tired of picking up after my shedding (especially in the car). I'll get some pictures and post them soon. Hope you are having a cooler summer. I know I am now.

Hunny I'm Home

So everyone knows that when there is a toddler around, you have to watch what you say. Now most people take this to mean bad words and such, and I agree with that. What I did not think it meant was you had to watch EVERYTHING you say and do. Nevaeh's favorite new phrase of choice: "Hunny", and she says it refering to Chris. For example, Chris came home from duty the other morning, and as he came in the door, Nevaeh chimes up, "Hello, Hunny". Chris and I started laughing, and it was funny, but it has only encouraged her. Last night Chris took us out to dinner. We were in the car leaving and she chimes, "Thank you Hunny".

We think it is adorable. However, we are not so fond of her newest imitation, slapping me on the butt. I don't know if she is imitating us spanking her of if she is copying Chris' playful slaps of my butt. Either way, we have told her it is not nice to hit, but she thinks it is funny. It just goes to show you, Mini-Me's are not only in movies they are found right under foot. I guess we'll have to be more careful about what we say and do from now on.