Happy 60th Birthday, Opu!

Last weekend, my dad (aka Opu) turned 60. We could not let this momentous occasion pass without a little hubbub, so we hatched a plan to gather the family at Lake Lure for the weekend. This was Owen's first trip out of town and his first visit with Aunt Nicole and soon-to-be Uncle Tony. We had a great time, and Charlie keeps asking to go back. It's funny - every time we stay at a house for vacation, Charlie thinks it's "Opu's house" - wouldn't that be nice!

Opu & Charlie excavate for T. Rex bones




Owen chats with Omi . . .


. . . thinks she's hilarious . . .


. . . and then conks out.


Getting to know Aunt Niki & Uncle Tony


Charlie takes a bath in the tub from The Notebook, which was filmed at Lake Lure


Blowing out the candles


Omi and Opu with the boys


The photo shoot makes Owen sleepy . . .


. . . ad he's out again!


A family trip around the lake - Charlie was so excited to see turtles in the water


Looking a little forlorn that he was left behind


Headed home