Escape to the Beach

We spent Memorial Day week at the beach, which was a much needed escape from the daily grind . . . though in some ways, the grind followed us along. Owen has trouble sleeping when we're away from home, particularly when we share a room with him. We spent a lot of quantity time with him in the wee small hours of the morning - good thing the scenery was nice!





Beginning sand construction with Omi




Flying the kite Aunt Moni brought back from Vietnam








Owen catches the sharing bug, though won't take no for an answer






Oceanside snooze


I adore mini-golf . . . and told everyone we should go because it was Charlie's idea.






Our high (88) and low (45) scorers


Captain of the SS Pontoon Boat


Aunt Niki & Uncle Tony


Hanging out with Aunt Ulli, Omi . . . and all the snacks!








Charlie takes the helm


Checking out the cannon balls at Fort Fisher . . .


. . . and the cannon, too!


Heading into the aquarium


Luna, the albino alligator


Turtles sunbathing - at first we thought they were statues!




Heading back on the ferry


Playing chase in Southport


Last day at the beach


Jabba the Sand-Hutt




Opu with the boys


Slightly more tan versions of our usual selves