OUTER BANKS

It's that time of year again for our annual trip to Rodanthe, NC with my family. Dave and I flew back from Kansas on Sunday morning and drove straight down to the Outer Banks from the airport. We didn't waste any precious vacation time. It was an extremely relaxing vacation with my parents. We went to the beach all day, went out to dinner each night, took walks on the beach, and ate tons of food! That was the best part. Here are a few pictures from the trip:

Dave and I in front of the Rodanthe Pier

Dave and our son - Sampson was so good at the beach and loved swimming in the ocean.

Day 1 was not so great for the old gams. My legs were torched and swollen from the sun. Maybe this will teach me to put suntan lotion on when I haven't been exposed to the sun in months. OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave and I getting ready to go out to a nice dinner at Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

My mommy and I

Dave and I chowing down at Oceana Bistro "Attempted" family photo on the beach - As you can see, my dog doesn't like the camera.

Me and my boy - he finally looked at the camera!! YAY!!

My mom and I before dinner

My dad, mom, Dave, and I after dinner on the waterfront

We had a blast in the Outer Banks and can't wait to go back next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KANSAS WEDDING WITH DAVE'S FAMILY

Dave and I flew to Kansas over the weekend to spend time with Dave's family for his cousin Stephen's wedding. The bride was beautiful and we had a wonderful time with his family.

Dave and I before the wedding ceremony in Kansas

Dave and our niece, Alice, before the ceremony. She has the most precious curls.

Blake and I before the ceremony

Dave and I at the wedding reception

Geez took a good shot of all the brothers dancing with their wives (From left: Doug and Sara, Dave and I, Matt and Stacey).

Cha Cha Slide :-)

Dave and I getting ready to eat - YUMMY!

DAVE'S NEW TRUCK

After struggling with the blazer and many visits to various dealerships - Dave finally got a new truck!

Dave in his new Chevy Silverado!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Dave and I took Sampson to a little park on the water across the Bay Bridge to watch the Annapolis fireworks this year. It enabled us to enjoy the fireworks without getting into the heavy crowds.

Sampson and I

Sampson and Dave

View of the Bay Bridge from the park

ANNAPOLIS FIREWORKS CRUISE

We went on the Annapolis fireworks cruise with Adam and Jen this year to enjoy the Sherwood Forest fireworks. Adam had to work on the 4th of July so we celebrated a day early. As always, we had a blast with these two. They are great people!

Adam, Jen, Me, and Dave

Dave and I aboard the cruise

Jen and I

Dave, Adam, and Jen

View of the sunset from the boat

Dave and I
Me on the boat

Earlier that day, we were able to spend some quality time with our nieces at Red Robin in Annapolis. They were in the area to see 'Toy Story'. They were looking super cute as always.

OCEAN CITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Dave and I took a trip down to Ocean City this past weekend for the Ocean Pines Golf Tournament that he played in with his dad. We stayed with his parents who have the most gorgeous beach house right on the water (SEE PICTURES BELOW).

As you can see, the view is incredible from Dave's parents' back deck. Dave played the first round of the tournament Friday morning and I drove down after work with Sampson to support my hubby.

My family

Dave and I

Dave's parents' back deck

View from their back deck

Dave and his dad - The boys came in first place in their entire fleet. I was so proud of them both.

Dave putting on the 18th hole - You've gotta love the focus :-)Want to know the best part of the entire trip? I GOT TO DRIVE THE GOLF CART ON THE LAST DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT. I would highly recommend it. :-)

EARLY FATHER'S DAY DINNER

My parents will be away at Emerald Isle on Father's Day this year so we decided to celebrate it a little early by taking my dad to the Steakhouse in Edgewater. It's one of my dad's favorite restaurants. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, DAD! You're the best!

My Dad, Mom, Me, and Dave

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

For Mother's Day this year, we took a drive across the Bay Bridge to Harris' Crabhouse with my mom, dad, and Aunt Millie. The cream of crab soup was to die for and the view was incredible! I couldn't have asked for a better mom and I'm so happy we were able to spend the day together.

My mom and I

My dad, mom, me, and Dave - As you can tell, it was extremely windy by the bay

Later that day, Dave and I spent time with Matt, Stacey, and our nieces Blake and Josie! We love these girls to death and have such a nice time when we see them.

SEAN AND LINDSAY'S WEDDING DAY!

The big day finally arrived for Sean and Lindsay! The beautiful couple got married on the beach in Topsail Island, NC. The ceremony was very touching and Dave and I were so proud to be a part of this special day.

Lindsay, Sean, me, and Dave

Lindsay and I while she was getting ready. She was such a stunning bride!
Dave and I at the reception
Beach house where Sean and Lindsay had the reception and rehearsal dinner

SEAN AND LINDSAY'S REHEARSAL DINNER

Sean and Lindsay had their rehearsal dinner at a beautiful beach house in Topsail Island, NC. Here are a few pictures from the evening:

Lindsay and I

Dave and I

OCEAN CITY HALF MARATHON

Dave and I ran the Ocean City Half Marathon this past Saturday along with Geez (Dave's dad) and Doug (Dave's brother). The weather was absolutely perfect for the race. Here are some pictures from the race:

Dave and I at the finish line (My finishing time was 2:00 and Dave finished at 1:48)

From Left: Charlie, Sara, Mama Bahr, Alice, Doug, me, and Dave From Left: Alice, Doug, Geez, me, and Dave

LINDSAY'S BACHELORETTE PARTY!

The bride-to-be and I before her bachelorette party in D.C.

Pammy, Lindsay, and I

From left: Stacie, Shannon, Maria, Bella, Lindsay, Pam, Maddie, Andrea, Jessie, and I Our limo
Outside of Lotus Lounge in DC
Pammy and I

MY PUPPY AND I BEFORE LEAVING FOR LINDSAY'S BACHELORETTE PARTY