The girls and I flew to NC for a visit while Kevin and the boys drove across the country from Denver to Raleigh to pick us up and head for Ocean Isle. We began our girls trip with a visit to Nana's new home. The hammock was a hit and we enjoyed the beautiful morning in Nana's peaceful yard.
After a night and day at Nana's we all packed up the car and drove to Raleigh to visit Steven and his family. We were even joined up with Aunt Susan and Colby. The kids had so much fun on Uncle Steven's boat--wake boarding, tubing & just jumping in the lake and swimming with all their cousins.
Jade, Madison, Colby & Taylor
Our first day at Ocean Isle with the Whitten Family was filled with pool time, the annual birthday party & just getting caught up with all the family. Each year it is so amazing to see how every one has grown and changed.
Uncle Adam and Cousin Berkeley
Gotta LOVE Birthday cake!!
Day 2 Daddy went out and bought Mitchell & Jack there first set of golf clubs and then it was straight to the driving range! Even I had to try it out....really fun, I do have to admit!
Day 3 was spent on the Beach and later that evening at the local seafood restaurant, The Giggling Mackarel. Emy love the ocean and we couldn't keep her out of the waves. It was so fun to see all the cousins playing together so nicely and picking up where they left off last summer.
Some of the crew watching the fishermen at the pier at the restaurant
Day 4 was more of the beach for the kids & girls and more golf for the Big Boys!
Cousin Miller showing me his boogie boarding moves!
Uncle Rob
Uncle Adam
Pops...looking a little worried!! 
And of course, the stud I call "husband"...Kevin!
Day 5 we all drove to end of the island and went crabbin' and fishin' for the afternoon. The boys loved to catch the crabs--even caught some hermit crabs to take home!
Cousins Jett & Clive 
Pops & Mitchell waiting patiently for their perfect catch!
Kevin & Jack throwing out the stinky fish head for the crabs to grab on to
Day 6 was Picture Day which we look forward to with anticipation...HA!! We found a beautiful place and actually came out with some good pictures this year. I think the fact that it was overcast and a little breezy helped with our patience! Thank you Mother Nature!!
Poor Jack, got a little sunburned this day! Reminds me of Darth Mal with the red face from Star Wars.
The Rob & Linda Whitten family from Kentucky....soon to be from Charleston, SC
The Call Family from Asheville
The Whitten family from Colorado 
Meme and Pops with the Grandchildren 
The Girls
The Whitten Nucleus minus Ryan
Me & my Sweetie 
After leaving a week at the beach we return to Concord, NC to visit the Henrie side of the family. And what Henrie gathering would it be without a cook out!! Luckily Uncle Phil took charge and had everyone over to his and Mandy's new beautiful home.
Cason, Grandpa Henrie & Philip
Jack, Pheobe and Mandy
Emy retreiving the golf balls for the boys! Good work, girl!
Henrie cousins on the couch
Philip, Mitchell & Kevin
We ended our trip spending some time with Grandpa Henrie & Donna at their home. We went out to dinner for Madison's birthday, swam in the hot tub & had a slumber party. We were pretty exhausted when it was time to fly and drive back home, but we made some wonderful memories that will last forever.
Bye! Bye!
