June 30, 2012

OBX.12

We're back after having spent a week in the Outer Banks, NC. I'll miss sleeping and waking to the sound of the waves, the warmth of the ocean, seeing dolphins from the shore (!!), chilling in "the lounge" with a guitar and a drink, and the overall do-nothingness of vacation. Below are some of the highlights of our trip, day by day.

JUNE 23: Day One

Tori, Kaden, and Trey
The gang goes swimming.
Boogie boarding!
Dolphins!!
Maddie makes a sandcastle.
My lovely little niece, Ella.
JUNE 24

Just before the storm!
JUNE 25

Ella
Tori
Trantolo, Dave, Rinaldi, Joel, and Dan
A walk to the pier before dinner - the waves were wavy after yesterday's storm! 
Sure, there are plenty of more efficient ways of cleaning up,  
but can you think of one that is more fun?

John
El
JUNE 26

Sunset over "District 9"
 

JUNE 27

Ella applies her own sunscreen.
Ella and dad
Dave

JUNE 28

Dolphins again!!
 

Dan and Rose
Sunset through the fence.

JUNE 29: Our Final Day

They're he-e-e-ere!  :)
Cape Hatteras Light
View from the top of the lighthouse.
  

We saw a bunch of these little guys in the marsh by the lighthouse.
Maddie gathers sticks for the campfire.
Sandra and John
Dan, Rose, and Ella
"What are you doing, Aunt C'rissa?"
The gang makes s'mores.
Yoder and Erin
Maddie
Trey on the hunt for more marshmallows.
Erin
A girl, a s'more, and a bucket.
Sandra, John, and Mike
Maddie with a marshmallow.
Kaden
The silliest of the silly dancers :)
(and one of my favorite photos from our trip)

2 comments:

  1. We went to OBX 5 years ago- and it still is one of the best vacations I've been on- EVER....

    and you, my dear are SUCH a talented photographer!!! SO BEAUTIFUL

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  2. I cannot believe how, no I take that back, I do believe...you are such an excellent photographer, Carissa. These pictures are gorgeous, beautiful!! Especially the ones of children. You could do this for a living. The way you capture things is amazing. Seriously consider entering photo contests. Awesome!

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