McCain Beach Trip

Cousins: Russell 3, Anna 15, Ross 10,
Bethany 12, Lydia 7, and Fre 18.

We were delayed in joining the McCains at the beach this year due to a virus (plus poor Aunt Liz, who got it from us). When we were finally cleared to roll out, Russell buckled himself in his car seat with his blankie and bear before we had even eaten breakfast. He was READY to see his cousin Barrett (with Russell above) and his grandparents!

Reflection on the photo above: How many years until you all will walk away to college and your lives beyond that? We savor our long days and short years of raising you. Our goal is for you to 'fly' successfully.

Nice sand pile, bro.

Fun to stomp on.

JT notes this photo is reminiscent of Newton's concept of himself as a rapt child wandering along the beach, picking up a pebble or a shell, while the vast ocean of truth lay undiscovered before him.

My brother-in-law (Bill), DadDad, and my brother's baby Skye.

MiMi playing ball with Russell.

Our first year in this adjoining duplex.

Parting is such sweet sorrow.

We had a super-fun beach week with the McCains. We missed Uncle Jim and Aunt Pat, as she had a terrible fall last month in Arkansas. We were in a different duplex in North Topsail this year. The best accomodations so far: the adjoined duplex gave us space and privacy. This place had a covered porch on two sides with seating for 15 outside, so we enjoyed dining al fresco each night! Our new neice, Sky, was a delight- just like her older brother! We enjoyed time with everyone, including Yahtzee with Anna and Roller Skating with DadDad, Russell, Ross, Lydia, Jen, Anna, and their precious, adopted Ethiopian exchange student, Fre.