We went to Emerald Isle for a whole week of relaxation and fun! Ry finished finals the week before we left. This was probably the most stress free week either of us have had in years! There was only one exception...which I will explain later.
We went to Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium, one of 3 NC aquariums. Last year we went to Fort Fisher aquarium, but I preferred PKS.
Rylee's favorite part was watching the sea otter feeding and live-dive with the sharks.
Looking at this picture now, I realize how tasty Landon would probably look to a real alligator...he is so plump! After touching the sting rays, Rylee exclaimed "The sting rays are even squishier than you, Landon!" He is definitely our plump, squishy, and lovable little guy.
I love this picture! We also caught one of Landon smiling but I think this one is much funnier! He looks so cranky and crabby! Poor little guy woke up one morning with his eyes crusted shut. I called the pediatrician they said since he is only 3 1/2 months (and could have a fever or ear infection) we needed to bring him in. Since we were on vacation...that meant a trip to the urgent care! So we sat in the ER for a couple of hours only to find out it would "probably" go away on its own but we should follow up with our pediatrician "just in case"! I was not a fan of the Morehead City ER. I left feeling like I had done more harm than good by taking a 3 month old to an ER filled with people coughing, sneezing, and throwing up. I must have looked like a hand sanitizer junkie. Anyways, today Rylan took Landon to the pediatrician and sure enough he has an ear infection and conjunctivitis. Poor little guy!
Our beach house had this huge jetted bath tub. It was big enough for our whole family to comfortably get in at the same time. The funny thing was that the shower in the master bath was tiny and yet there was this ginormous bath tub. Everyday after going to the beach we filled it up and relaxed. Rylee thought this was a fantastic idea and decided she wants one just like it in her house when she grows up!
The beach was fantastic. I found the water to be pretty cold, but of course that didn't stop Rylan or Rylee! 
Ry really enjoyed sea kayaking. Next year we want to rent another one and go out together on the sound.
Rylee enjoyed playing in the water and kicking the waves, some of which she called "sneaky waves" because they would sneak up behind her and knock her over.
Rylee and Rylan buried each other in the sand which Rylee thought was hilarious. She said to Rylan "Daddy, you are so funny! Tell me, how did you get that way?" And then I over heard her telling a friend she made on the beach, "See that guy over there? (pointing to Rylan) That is my Daddy. He is soooo funny!" I am so happy Rylee and Rylan had so much fun together this week. I know how stretched thin Rylan sometimes feels because of school and I think both they really enjoyed having so much daddy-daughter time to play around and be goofy.
Its Mother's Day and yet I feel like I can't say enough how grateful I am for Rylan. He is such a great husband and father. I love that he makes me laugh everyday. I love how playful and funny he is with Rylee and will be with Landon. He works so hard and so it was great to see him play hard and relax too.
It was our little piece of heaven for a week. No wonder I didn't want to come home.
3 comments:
Wow! That looks like the best place ever. I would not want to come home either. That last picture of Rylee sitting on the beach just put a lump in my throat,I remember as a little girl doing the very same thing at cocoa beach. The beach just makes me feel at home, and I've never stopped missing it. Loved all the pictures.
So nice to get away and relax! Sorry the little guy was sick though. It still looks like you guys had a blast though. That last picture is fantastic!
so so so fun and that last picture of Rylee on the beach is BEAUTIFUL. if needs a frame in your house somewhere with a big white mat. :)
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