We started the week with Chip's visit and ended it with a beach trip and a race trip! Ashley, Tyler, Nana and Mom went to the beach thurs and friday. WE had planned on shopping on the way in before check in at 3p, luckily our hotel allowed us to check in early, the kids got great naps we enjoyed the beach and then a fabulous dinner at our fav restuarant the Sea captain. I have to say the kids were probably the best ever been in a restaurant. Whew!!
Daddy will be happy the hotel let us check in early, therefore i didn't spend More money shopping!!
After dinner we went to the outlets for a quick trip to makeup and children's stores.
Friday we woke up to overcast, but hopefull for sun. After breakfast Rain..... :( very sad kids. However we lured them into early naps and when they got up it was beautiful outside and we spent the rest of the day on the beach!
The kids playing on the rocks prior to dinner at the Sea Captain
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Ashley Exploring
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Tyler getting ready for the beach...
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Ashley loved eating apples this weekend! She took it everywhere with her!
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Ashley and Tyler playing in the sand. Tyler did like this even though it looks like he didn't
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Doodlebug, Nana & Pumpkin....
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Ashley with the wind blowing her hair. She loves the ocean!
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After 2 great days at the beach We continuew our journey onto daddy's campsite at the races It was hot but fun! What was great was, Papa and Austin were there so we could spend some time with them! We wore the kids out and they fell asleep in the backpacks. Please travel safely home Papa!
Ashley getting a ride from Papa
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Tyler enjoying the race festivies... (sissy too in the background)
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Austin at the Races
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Tyler Exhausted! Ashley did the same, but the picture is on my phone.....
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Uncle Steven, Ashley and Daddy at Darlington
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The Nascar Race family
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Austin with the professional motorcross rider
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Austin being recruited for border patrol
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Dad, Me and Ashley