Sunday, May 24, 2009

Sightseeing.. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Okracoke

We decided to take an adventure and drive to Okracoke, an island that is about an hour and a half from where we were staying. We rode in a ferry with our cars and Camden loved the boat ride. Case was sleeping in the car. The beach was way warmer than the water we had been playing in for the last week. I guess the Gulf stream is really close to this island and thats what made it so warm. We didnt bring swimsuits for the kids, so Camden swam in his undies and loved it. It was way windy and the sand was beating on our legs... On our way there, we stopped to see a lighthouse in Currituck. Blades, Grandad and Camden climbed to the top while us girls waited for them to wave at us. There were 300 stairs. I opted out of that one with a smile. It was a fun adventure.
Blades and Camden on the ferry.
Enjoying the ocean breeze

the kids finding a hill to climb


ahh.. now this is warm!



I love his face in this picture. and his hair.. it was a bit windy!




Look at this seashell!


Blades and Cori


Camden getting a sliver out of his hand from the bridge. Case cheesing it up!



Currituck Lighthouse













the view from the top




Caser


Camden


5 comments:

diane said...

That looks so beautiful. And a warm ocean...sounds divine. Then again, from here any ocean sounds divine.

Mike and Alleen said...

Wow, you guys were busy on this trip! It looks like a ton of fun! My kids have been begging to go to the beach, we're going to have to plan a trip this summer just to go play in the sand! How are you feeling?

Kathryn M. said...

Love the pics. Are you sure Blades can't get work back here 'cus I'm seeing some real happy beachy kids!
We miss you!
PS: You guys were at the Cape Hatteras lighthouse. The Currituck is red brick.

Crystal Eldredge said...

Your boys are so cute! I love all the family pics.....everyone together. Not just Mom behind the camera all the time. It looks like you had so much fun on your vacation!

Unknown said...

Hey Cori - I love the pictures of Camden in his undies! to, to cute!
I'm on my way out to San Diego for a work trip but I'll be back for the weekend. When is the next 'playdate'? It's been so long, I'd love to see some of the gals again!