The Maine Beach

Last week we ventured up to NH again.  The weather was even more insane than it had been.  70s and 80s??  Definitely beach weather.  Stretchy had visited the beach in North Carolina and loved it, so we thought a good outing would be York Beach in Maine.

She had a blast.  And even though we're up North, this time, she didn't have to wear a sweatshirt!!

Unfortunately, the water wasn't warm enough for swimming.  At least for us.  My sister went in though!!

Taking a break while walking the Marginal Way

Smiling at the passers-by

So cute in a new sunsuit 

Maybe the sand tickles?

Leaving footprints

Relaxing in the sun

Our Trip to NC: Day 4

Friday morning, Stretchy, Bob's mom and I woke up early and let the boys sleep.  We decided to go to a cute little bakery near the beach for breakfast where we shared some fantastically delicious sweets.  Stretchy flirted with the men at the table next to us.

After breakfast we were so full that we decided to take a walk on the beach.  Stretchy slept the whole time.  It was so peaceful.  It was cool and overcast and a little breezy.  There were only a few other people and it was a great way to start the morning.

When we got home, we decided to venture in to downtown Southport for some shopping, coffee and a wine tasting.  Stretchy had a good time.

After a rest at home, we went back to the beach one last time so Stretchy could play in the sand (and we could take a video!).  

After Stretchy played the piano a bit, 

we set up a photo shoot of Stretchy in the same chair as Bob sat in when he was 5 months old... which is which??

Our trip ended with a great meal of fresh fish and some silly home movies of Bob when he was little.

The next day we flew home.  Aside from the delay in DC, it was a pretty uneventful trip.  We had a great time in North Carolina, but its always nice to be home!

Our Trip to NC: Day 2

On Wednesday, Stretchy woke up happy.  She slept in a little and seemed refreshed.

Bob's parents bought Stretchy an umbrella stroller since we weren't able to bring ours, and even though she's still a little too small for it, she seemed to like it.

We got her ready to go out

and decided to enjoy the nice warm weather and take her for a walk.

Bob's parents' house

We couldn't get enough of the mild weather and decided we'd also take Stretchy to the beach.  I was pretty excited since Stretchy can now almost sit by herself and really enjoys playing with things around her.  I was hoping for some pretty cute beach pictures and I wasn't disappointed.

Tasting the salty air

Testing out her sea-legs

Later that evening, we went over to Bob's Grandmother's house to visit.  It was pretty exciting as she's 100 years old and this would be her first time meeting her great granddaughter!

They seemed to like each other pretty well.

Stretchy also really liked the beer we were offered.

After a busy day, Stretchy was exhausted!!  (And so were we!)