Summer Vacation #3: Emeral Isle, North Carolina

 On Sunday evening, Brian and the kids picked me up at Raleigh/Durham Airport around 11:30pm.  I had a great weekend away, but was so glad to see them.  I woke the kids up to give them hugs and they went right back to sleep :) Then we headed to Emerald Isle, North Carolina for a week-long vacation with the Wolf side of the family (Brian's parents, his sister Lisa, her husband Kenny, and their dog, Rocko).

We arrived in Emerald Isle around 3:30 a.m.  My in-laws graciously woke up to welcome us and help us bring in all of our stuff!  The kids transferred to their beds nicely and slept the rest of the night. We were exhausted, but thankful for a smooth arrival!

Audrey LOVES Rocko.  This what they looked like pretty much all week.

Tuesday morning, we went to Swansboro for breakfast and shopping.  We had  apple fritters with our breakfast, although they are probably better suited for dessert than breakfast.  Either way, they were tasty! And, on the way back to the house, we stopped at a surf shop to buy life jackets for the kids and an inflatable boat!

Ethan & Audrey in Swansboro

 

Brian and Audrey

Taking the boat out...

The kids loved being out in the water on their boat (which Ethan named 'Kayak Boat').

Brian, Audrey and I (love those two!)

Brian and I had a yummy anniversary dinner at Saltwater Grill on Wednesday night.  We sat outside on the covered deck, overlooking the water...and thank goodness it was covered because it was pouring rain/lightening (if you know Brian, then you know this was a plus for him).  Thanks Grandpa & Grandma Wolf for babysitting so we could celebrate!  Happy 6 year Anniversary, Brian!

On one of our days in NC, we took a break from the beach to visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.  The otter and the penguins were Audrey's favorite.

Our family at the aquarium...notice Audrey's baby penguins.  The kids were each allowed to pick a gift at the gift shop.  Ethan chose a sea life animal toob and Audrey chose two stuffed baby penguins.

This trip was my first time at the beach in North Carolina--and let me say, it was beautiful and the water was so warm, you could stay in all day.  We had a great time.  Thanks Grandpa & Grandma Wolf!