Greetings from Corolla, NC

We've been at the beach now since late Saturday night/early Sunday morning (this is a picture of the house we're staying in - I've never stayed anywhere this BIG), and I think we're all starting to feel rested and very, very full (Honey's mom has been feeding us like the witch fed Hansel & Gretel to fatten them up before she was going to eat them. It's been SO great!). I can't get over how very COLD the water is. The lifeguard stand has a sign that tells water temp, and it's been between 57 & 62 the entire time. BRRRR! The pumpkins run right up to the waves, and then run away screaming with delight before the icy water touches their toes. Their daddy & his brothers have actually been body surfing in the water. I don't know HOW they do it - us girls choose to keep a safe distance from the water, burying our toes in the sand. It's also windy, so I have to wear a shirt to the beach to keep warm. It's unlike any previous beach experience I've had! We also spend a good bit of time in the pool (which is heated), and it's got a lovely little section that's only about a foot and a half of water, so whenever Miss MA sees it out the window, she starts screaming, "POOL! POOL! POOL!" I think that's her favorite.

It's been delightful watching all the little cousins enjoy each other - there are 5 total: Miss K is the oldest at 3 1/2, and Miss MA is the youngest at almost 2. In the middle are Mr J, 3, Miss C, almost 2, and Mr E, almost 2. Loads of fun. They were having races yesterday in the living room - it was adorable. I have video of it, but haven't figured out yet how to post it. I'll get honey to help me out later.