OBX

Ms. Rose, Noelle's daycare provider, had off the 2nd week of August for her vacation, so after a brief visit to the office Monday to take care of a few loose ends, Noelle, Maddie, and I headed down to the OBX for an almost two week vacation. First, I can't say enough about traveling in the evening. We left a little after 7, just a bit before Noelle usually goes to bed. After chatting in her carseat until about 8:15, she fell asleep for the rest of the trip, allowing us to make record time to the beach, just under 5 hours. It helps that we don't have to stop for feedings anymore! After playing for a short time when we got here around midnight, Noelle went right to bed in the crib and Maddie and I got tucked in too!

Tuesday morning my best friend, Catherine, joined us, as did my Uncle Rick. We spent the next few days at the pool, by the beach, and eating lots of yummy food! Noelle loves the water, thinks waves are hilarious, and even seems to enjoy walking in the sand. We have been lucky that she has taken her naps and slept well since we arrived. Honestly, she is so exhausting when she is awake, running around and climbing all over things and dogs, that without nap time I'd be a mess! Catherine and Uncle Rick stayed til Friday when they both had to head home. We then spent a quiet Hayhoe filled weekend while waiting for B's arrival and Noelle's big birthday! Here are some pictures of the first few days of our trip!