My most favorite week of the week came on June 30th-July 7th. We stayed at Duck of the Irish in Duck on the Outer Banks for the 7th year in a row and loved it!!
All the kids have become much better swimmers this year so playing in the ocean was even more fun than past years. Ben caught this great picture of Nolan riding the waves!!
Jason loves the boogie boards almost as much as the kids!!
These two were little twinners in their matching swimsuits. Willow and Maylie are almost one year apart in age and the very best of friends!
There was lots of playing in the sand...
Including some buried treasure!!
Abby created this fun koala sand sculpture one day too!
On Wednesday morning we took a pontoon boat out into the Sound and enjoyed riding the gentle waves and swimming in the water!
We also spent many afternoons and evenings walking along the Boardwalk too!
The Boardwalk makes for the best views of the sunset each night!
The kids sold water bottles during the Duck Parade on July 4th and sold out of all 180 water bottles that they had brought before the parade even started which they were very pleased about! After the parade, we went swimming in the pool to cool off a bit and then grilled hot dogs and hamburgers in the afternoon. That evening we headed to the beach to enjoy the waves a bit before catching the fireworks that go off up and down the whole beach!
Hudson liked being at the beach when it wasn't quite so hot!!
And these girls loved their time in the sand together!
Hudson's first time at the beach was mostly a success. He thought the waves were pretty fun, at least from a distance. He did try to eat the sand so he spent most of the time in someone's arms!
All of that cousin time really can't be beat!
On our last day at the beach, we were even treated with some dolphin viewing!
All of the Cleveland cousins in order by age...Chloe (21), Paige (16), Abby (13), Tyler (13), Coldon (11), Landon (11), Reygan (8), Nolan (8), Willow (5), Maylie (4) and Hudson (7 months)
And another shot with just the Call kiddos!!
And their OBX-lovin' parents!
Goodbye Outer Banks!!
We are excited to go back to the Outer Banks in just 4 months for Thanksgiving. It made it a little easier to say goodbye this year!
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