First Week in OBX

We have made it through our first week in the Outer Banks and it has been fabulous! It started off a little rocky when our house wasn't ready on time and we had to kill about 3 hours in the heat with Bailey, but once we got in, it has been great. The weather has been wonderful, not a drop of rain yet, and we have been enjoying our days on the beach. Bailey has ventured onto the beach a few times and loves it! She hates the water but loves chasing the sand crabs and visiting other families to say hello. I have been sitting under the umbrella everyday so I don't get yelled at by the doctor! We have eaten out at tons of great restaurants and been chefs of our own here at the house complete with a Mexican fiesta which started off with family beer pong. Ryan didn't appreciate being my partner when he had to drink all the beer! I'll be able to put up some pics when I get home on the 12th. Ryan and Meghan leave on Monday to head back to work while I enjoy another week here with my parents and brother.

Highlight of the vacation so far has definitely been seeing Jon and Kate Plus 8 - one of my favorite shows on TLC! Ryan and I were at the gym Monday morning and Ryan spotted Jon, the dad, working out. Since then we scoped out their house they are renting hoping to get a glimpse of the kids, but unfortunately they don't come out very often! I saw Jon at the gym again and got up the nerve to talk to him. He told me this is their first time vacationing here and they have been enjoying it. He even said it's much better than Wildwood, NJ! I haven't seen him since our conversation, but today I saw Kate at the gym. She was sooooo unfriendly and even lied to me about who she was! I was very disappointed but will continue watching the show because the kids are adorable. They may be leaving this weekend to go back home, but I'll keep my eyes out to see if I can catch a glimpse of the kids before they leave for good.

Unfortunately today we are missing Miss Nola's first birthday. Nola - we wish we could be at your party. Happy birthday!!!! Enjoy your first cupcake! :)