Pier And #N

Dearest Gifts~

What a fun beach vacation thus far!  Daddy took off this monday so we could have an extra day.  So, for our last stop on the beach, we headed to the pier on Kure beach and walked out to the end to see the fishermen.  And, there were two pelican there that got pretty close to us!  I tried to get a picture.  ;-)  Then, we went under the pier, in the shade, for a last minute sand castle.  ;-)  Joshua and Grace really like to play in the sand!  Faith, you're not into it right now .... probably in another year.  :-P

From there, we headed back to the condo to shut things off and lock up.  Then, we headed into downtown Wilmington for lunch down on the river front .... but, before we left .... we took a picture of the Hardee's on Carolina Beach where Gigi and Grandpa Jim met.  ;-)

We ate at The Pilot House on the river walk.  Poor Grace .... you fell again once we got outside to our table.  You looked pretty bruised now!  Your nose is still bruised from the aquarium and now your cheek has marks on it .... you look like a boxer!  ;-)  We ate outside for something different, and we were having beautiful weather.  :-) 

By 1:30pm, we were on our way back to Raleigh .... I hope we get to see the beach again soon!  We'll see how soon we make it back once the twins are born.  ;-)  We picked up daddy's car at Gigi's house on the way home.  You all had a little snack as daddy and I unloaded the van and started laundry.  This evening we all relaxed, played some Star Wars Wii games, and you three had a much needed bath!

Faith, your lower left primary lateral is erupting .... tooth #N.  ;-)

It was so nice to have a vacation with you all .... I loved seeing Grace play in the sand and seeing Joshua enjoy the pool!  Faith, your face lit up with some of the fish at the aquarium!  I'm so glad everyone enjoyed something on this vacation.  Joshua and Grace said that they will one day buy daddy and I a beach house .... with some help from Faith, Coconut, and Cookie Dough!  Haha!

So, how did we do with our June family goals.  Lets see:

Spiritual:

Goal - church twice a month .... accomplished 100% of goal

Goal - daily Bible reading .... accomplished 100% of goal

Family:

Goal - family outing once per quarter .... accomplished 100% of goal 

Goal - date night once per quarter .... accomplished 100% of goal for the quarter

Mental:

Goal - photography, or mandolin, practice 3 times a week (mommy) .... accomplished 67% of goal

Goal - guitar/banjo practice 3 times a week (daddy) .... accomplished 58% of goal

Goal - read a book a month (both) .... accomplished 400% of goal (daddy) and I accomplished 100% of goal

Physical:

Goal - exercise 3 times a week (mommy) .... accomplished 117% of goal 

Goal - exercise 4 times a week (daddy) .... accomplished 131% of goal
Goal - family exercise activity once a month .... accomplished 200% of goal

Way to go team!

Sleep tight little ones!

I love you all so much!

~Mommy