Walk on the Beach

Since they just arrived this morning, we took the Coles for a walk down on the beach before Grandpa and Grandma flew home.  It was an overcast day but still beautiful!



Grandma wanted a picture with all of her grandkids.  Unfortunately we couldn't get one shot with everyone smiling.

 

The boys walking in their matched khaki shorts!

We told Sammy not to get her shorts wet... she may have taken it a bit too far.

Barefoot Landing

It was a cooler day so we decided to spend some time at Barefoot Landing.  Since we had such a large group, we all went our separate ways to do some window shopping.  Then we met at Joe's Crab Shack for lunch.

 

Zach, Art and Scott all ordered a large pot of sea food.  As they prepared to eat, we had a good laugh as we read their personalized bibs.

 

Early Morning Cuddling

Grandpa Meindertsma was only with us two nights, but both mornings you could find Sammy planted on his lap.  She really enjoyed his snuggles.

 

Birthday Party

Tonight we celebrated Tyler's 8th Birthday.  Uncle Roger and Aunt Gretchen came... and Dean was in town too!  Grandpa and Grandma Meindertsma were there too.

 

Tyler opened lots of gifts and loved every one.  When the gifts were open, he announced "for my final gift, I want a hug from each of you".  It was so sweet as he went around the room to collect! 

 

 

One of his gifts was a kids' archery set.  It was the hit of the night as Tyler and Sammy took turns at the target.  Both kids did great!

 

 

Jet Skis

The weather forecast predicted a line of rain coming this afternoon, so we scheduled jet skis for 11:00 am.

Once we got underway, we had a great time!  The guide brought us up the Intercoastal Waterway, as far as Sunset Beach.  Everyone enjoyed their time!

At one point, I told Sammy to hold on as we were speeding up.  Instead, she belted out in song.  I was serenaded for the rest of the trip.

Grandpa and Grandma went for a short swim after they tipped their ski.  I'm sure it was a little scary at the time, but we all had a good laugh afterwards.

They Are Here!

We picked up Grandpa and Grandma Meindertsma from the airport around noon.  So excited to have them visit, even if only for a weekend!

Birthday Lunch... Again!

Grandpa and Grandma Meindertsma flew in right around lunch time so we headed to Red Robin to get a bite on the ride home.

 

 

Tyler was lucky enough to get ANOTHER song and dessert for his birthday.  He was super happy!