We went on our spring break trip over Easter weekend. We decided to go to Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. They are barrier islands off the coast of VA and MD. The first day we were there, we took a private boat on a tour around the island. It was so cold and windy on the boat that the kids were hiding their faces to keep warm. The beach was a little chilly but once we got walking in the waves looking for shells, we warmed up and enjoyed our day. We found tons of awesome shells. In fact, Spencer saw a huge conch shell and ran into the waves to get it. He was soaked. It was definitely not swimsuit weather but we loved it anyway.
The second day was even colder and foggy so we decided to go inland and went to the NASA museum. Right as we got there, they were having a mini rocket launch so we had fun watching that. Afterwards, we went to Barnum and Bailey's Circus. When we arrived, a man asked us if we wanted two free tickets right on the floor. He had some extra ones that he didn't need. So we took them, bought the other four tickets in the top tier (cheap seats) and when we asked the usher where to sit, he decided to take us to the VIP seats so we could sit together! Talk about our lucky day. The kids enjoyed watching the lions and elephants and all the other acrobatic stuff they had.
The next couple of days were beautiful! We enjoyed hiking around the island, visited the lighthouse, spotted beautiful birds and searched for the wild ponies that live on the island. We also watched general conference in our hotel room on Paul's laptop. It was a great conference!
Our last day was beautiful on Chincoteague but when we arrived at the beach 3 miles away, it was foggy and cold. We still played at the beach for a few hours.
All in all, it was a great trip. It was nice to get away from it all. I love the beach. Paul tolerates it because he knows it makes me happy. Isn't he a great husband?
The second day was even colder and foggy so we decided to go inland and went to the NASA museum. Right as we got there, they were having a mini rocket launch so we had fun watching that. Afterwards, we went to Barnum and Bailey's Circus. When we arrived, a man asked us if we wanted two free tickets right on the floor. He had some extra ones that he didn't need. So we took them, bought the other four tickets in the top tier (cheap seats) and when we asked the usher where to sit, he decided to take us to the VIP seats so we could sit together! Talk about our lucky day. The kids enjoyed watching the lions and elephants and all the other acrobatic stuff they had.
The next couple of days were beautiful! We enjoyed hiking around the island, visited the lighthouse, spotted beautiful birds and searched for the wild ponies that live on the island. We also watched general conference in our hotel room on Paul's laptop. It was a great conference!
Our last day was beautiful on Chincoteague but when we arrived at the beach 3 miles away, it was foggy and cold. We still played at the beach for a few hours.
All in all, it was a great trip. It was nice to get away from it all. I love the beach. Paul tolerates it because he knows it makes me happy. Isn't he a great husband?
We took a boat tour around the island
It was so cold that the kids were hiding to keep warm
Our family with the lighthouse in the background
At the marina in front of "The Spider."
C & C on the balcony of our room
Swimming in the pool kept all of us entertained.
Butterfly stroke~How in the world is it done? I can not do it but Rachel's a pro!
The kids loved swimming
Cute kids on our first day at the beach
Chillin'
Yes, she can write her name! Yay!
I love Rachel's look of dismay as the wave destroys her creation!
Sweet--"I love you mom!!!"
Digging can be so much fun!
Cute Caitlin
Isn't the view gorgeous?
Running in the surf
I love this pic of all the kids
We took the kids to the circus one day.
Spencer saved sand on our last day at the beach
On our final day, it was very foggy. I had to keep up with the girls so they didn't disappear into the mist.
I love my girls!
It's me with one of my favorite backgrounds!
Rachel and I explored the island and enjoyed watching all the birds.
Aren't they beautiful?
A view of the wild ponies from one of our trail hikes.
Here's the beautiful lighthouse!
Rachel from the lighthouse
Spencer saved sand on our last day at the beach
On our final day, it was very foggy. I had to keep up with the girls so they didn't disappear into the mist.
I love my girls!
It's me with one of my favorite backgrounds!
Rachel and I explored the island and enjoyed watching all the birds.
Aren't they beautiful?
A view of the wild ponies from one of our trail hikes.
Here's the beautiful lighthouse!
Rachel from the lighthouse
1 comment:
what a fun getaway! Love your pictures! You look fantastic friend!!!
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