"More Beach"

We just got back from a week at the beach with Robby's family and the McNerney family. The two families have been going to the beach together for 22 years!! Unfortunately, due to work, food poisoning, class and a back injury, the Wood family did not have a very large contingent at the beach this year while we were there...hence the reason, you won't see our usual big family photos! However, we did get lots of pictures of our girl having fun! Kate was so happy to be back at the beach and especially to have her buddies, Adelyn, Turner and Colin at her side!

The night before we headed to the beach, we spent the night in Norfolk. Robby and I took Kate to the aquarium in Virginia Beach, and she was in heaven!! She loved all of the fish, and she especially loved the sea turtles and the sharks. She even tried to give the shark a hug and a "tiss" (kiss) when he swam her way. Luckily, there was a large glass wall between them, but we may have to work on that one! ;)

We had a blast, and since we have been home, Kate has been talking an awful lot about "more beach," and Addie, Turner and Colin!!

Enjoy the pictures of our time!

Kate at the aquarium...we had so much fun!

Checking out the turtles with Dada!

"TURTLE!!" Kate was crazy about this guy...

And he seemed to like her too!

Back at the hotel...Kate had to make some important calls...

The view of the ships from our room. Kate was so excited about the "big boats" and all of the military planes!

Testing out the bed!

Who knew a hotel room could be so fun!?!

"This way to the beach, Kate!"

Our little family at the beach

Lisee and her grand girls

Playing in the ocean with Dada, Ashley and Addie!

Our dear friends, Todd and Kat!

Before this trip, Kate would barely touch the sand. However after seeing Addie and Turner playing in the sand, Kate even took her shoes off! Let's hope her friends are always this good of an influence!!:)

My little buddy, Colin!

Playing in the pool with Dada!

The three musketeers at the water table

Kate and Addie played with their phones and baby dolls constantly...

"She said....what!?!?"

We had a great time and are looking forward to "more beach" days

Fireworks, Family and Fun!

We have been busy, busy, busy around here!

We celebrated Fourth of July with friends and family on the 3rd and again on the 4th! It rained a lot on the 4th, so we didn't go see the big firework show at McIntire. However, Robby put on a little firework show in our cul-de-sac for Kate. She loved it! She kept saying, "more colors, more colors!"

Then, Kate's great grandmother, Grandmama Donna, came to visit us! We had a great time together. After Grandmama Donna left, Kate has been asking for her, "Grandmommy" everyday. Please come back soon! :)

Kate also has a new favorite place to play, Greenleaf Park in Charlottesville. It has fountains for the kids to play in the water. Kate has been several times now. She loves to show off her new favorite place to all of her family!;)

Playing at the park with Gigi!

Kate and Addie at the park

Sharing a drink with Addie...so cute!

The rain didn't keep us from seeing the fireworks...thanks, Dada!

Kate was thrilled!

A celebration....this call for a kiss for Addie and a hug too!

Spending time with two of her great grandparents, Grandmama Donna and Granddaddy Jack (my Dad's mom and my Mom's dad)! What a lucky little girl!

And back to the park she goes!