One last trip to the crystal coast

We had such a great time at the beach over the 4th of July and with the Pattersons that we squeezed in one last trip to the beach, back to our favorite spot, Emerald Isle.

The waves were fantastic, thanks to Hurricane Igor churning off the coast. The little kids (and big kids) had fun riding the waves on boogie boards. All parents were on point though as the waves were rough!

We know Eden is a water baby, but boy does she rock the beach!

The big waves were a little intimidating....

Not wanting to leave Bella behind by herself, we brought her along and she impressed us with her best behaviour.

Happy hour on the beach, wine for Megan, cheeseballs for Eden.

The infamous Dora Flip Flops that couldn't hold it together following a weekend at the beach.

Eden loves her Aunt Amy!!

Happy Birthday Baby Eden!

Cam and I are in absolute shock. Eden is turning TWO years old! Where in the world has the time gone?! We celebrated this milestone with doing what we did best this summer... hanging out by the pool!

Speaking of milestones, Eden hit many of them this past year. She can count to 20 in english, to 10 in spanish (sometimes not in the correct order, but all of the numbers are mentioned), sing the ABCs, feed the animals the dinner, empty the bottom rack of the dishwasher, talk on the phone, take Bella for a walk, SWIM, go down the slide at the pool, ride the waves on a boogie board and name all of the characters on Dora the Explorer as well as the kids in her class. The girl is a very busy two year old.

The theme for Eden's party this year was Under the Sea. I thought it to be fitting for a summer spent in the water. I made special fishy crispy treats...

After cake, Eden opened gifts...

I think she was a little mad at first that she had to take a nap during her party, but in the end had a great time playing with everyone. Thanks to all of her cousins, Aunts and Uncles, PaPa, GG and Nana!!

Eden is such a lucky little girl, Ashton gave her a playhouse for the backyard!

She loves playing in her new little home.

Lake Norman, Uncle Russ' Surprise Birthday Party!!

Happy Birthday, Uncle Russ!

A great time was had by all, thank you Aunt Kelly! We all stayed at Lake Norman for a week for a lot of fun in the sun and swimming in the water!

It was our first time meeting cousin Penny! She is going to be a big sister soon!!!