Memorial Day

For Memorial Day we took a little road trip to Cape Lookout Lighthouse. If you look at a map of NC, we were on the little strip of land that runs along the coast. It was really pretty. On the boat ride over to the island, Elli lost her hat when the boat turned. Luckily it floats! The driver turned around and Riley saved it for her.

Amy stuck the googly eyes to her head by licking them. I thought it was pretty funny.

Wild Life

We have been able to see so many different animals right in our neighborhood. The lizard and toad are on the side of the house. We've had tree frogs, snakes, and turtles in our yard. When we go for walks or runs we see deer, raccoons, foxes, and turtles. Down the hill to the beach we see crabs and dolphins and find shark teeth. I think we've seen 20 different birds around including really bright woodpeckers. NC has the biggest and ugliest bugs and spiders. There are always opossums and squirrels in the road and I've heard crazy sounds in the trees that I can't even imagine what they come from. Who knows what's out there that we can't see! Oh, and watch out for fire ants!

Just Right for a Kite

It was windy and cool and perfect for flying a kite. Amy was waiting for me to get it untangled.

We finally got it up and she did a good job all by herself. This is our front yard!

Riley's Promotion

Here's Riley and another Lt (Maria) at their promotion from 2nd Lt to 1st Lt.

I got to put on the new silver bars. I accidentally dropped one of the old gold ones and thought I was going to be in trouble. His platoon was standing in formation behind him and I'm sure they saw the whole thing.

Congratulations! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! and Thank you!