We spent last week in Corolla at the Outer Banks with friends. We rented a huge house with two other families. Madelyn had a great time playing with all the kids. September is usually a great time to go to the beach because the rates are lower and the temperature is a little cooler. Unfortunately, we ran into some rain and it rained for half of our vacation. Despite the rain, we had an awesome time spending the last week of summer at the beach.
During the rain, we had to be creative in finding activities to keep all the kids busy. Despite the cooler weather on the rainy days, we were able to go on some walks on the beach as long as we bundled up with sweatshirts. On the day of Jackson's 4th birthday, we went to a mini aquarium, a lighthouse, and the kids painted wild horses. They had a good time and Jackson had a very fun birthday!
Madelyn loved the ocean and the waves, but she hated the sand. She said the the "Sand Hurt" which we know isn't true. She played in the sand as long as she had her water shoes on and I had to constantly clean off her hands when they got dirty. She loved having Bill carry her in the ocean and she leaned down and touched the waves. Madelyn also had a great time hanging out in the pool and hot tub at our beach house. The hot tub was a huge hit and we turned the temperature down to 98 degrees and it was a big bathtub for the kids!
Walking on the beach with Daddy!
Spending an afternoon at the beach on one of the rainy days!
Hanging out at the top of the sand dune with Daddy!
Madelyn is actually playing in the sand!
Catching some rays! Madelyn loved sitting on the beach chair and as you can see, she is wearing her water shoes!
Getting some sun with Daddy!
Getting doughnuts for Jackson's birthday!
Painting a wild horse with the kids!
Looking out at the water in Corolla!
The group eating dinner at the Oceanfront Grill in Corolla Light!
Madelyn loved hanging out at the pier after dinner!
Madelyn obviously loves sitting on chairs and benches!
Our family the last afternoon at the beach!
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