One Last Hurrah!!!

once again, we kicked off september with our annual:

Emmrich/Anderson/Wright Ocean Isle Beach Trip!!!

after multiple hurricane threats and rain in the forecast, we once again enjoyed perfect temps and weather all week long!!

hmmmm...where to begin to recount all the fun...

here is a list of just a few of the many exciting activites we enjoyed:

1) crab hunts at dark

2) sand pits to play in

3) beach volleyball..anderson vs. wrights (andersons took the trophy this year but we are already in training for next year, so WATCH OUT!!:)

4) minature golf and ice cream (with a special appearance from marmie and poppy!)

5) skit night!!! always a hit...special performance this year by grandmommie and poppie...costumes and all!!!

6) pizza and movie night

7) badminton lessons

8) family kickball

9) ben and evan having contests such as:

-who could dunk the other in the pool first

-ripstick challenges

-anything else you can think of that you'd expect your kids to be doing vs your husbands

10) family devotions

11) surfing

12) skim boarding

13) boogy boarding

14) craft time with nonnie

15) and of course....family beach photos! we will start with those pics and then move on to the fun beach ones...

brothers who are these newlyweds??

our standard beach pose...tradition since our engagement!
8 grandkids...wow!! our 2 favorite people!! we love you grandmommie and poppie!
can somebody tell me...when did she grow up? our family my boys the whole crew! 3 little monkeys sitting in the sand beautiful sunset some serious body surfing going on here..

this is the life!!

what?? i think they are a perfect fit!:)

as my friend sara noticed...great form james!!

here they are...in full costume impersonating my sister and i!!

pretty lady

beach bum

adah hard at work making breakfast

annascott and caroline snuck off together and had a great time raiding grandmommie's makeup case...do you think this is her color??

brittian helping caroline get sand out of her ear

adah and her dad enjoying some ice cream

this girl can swing her club!

cheeesssseeee!!!

looking relaxed and refreshed!

grandmommie and caroline enoying a quiet walk together

all in all...we had a great trip!! already looking forward to next year!!