Coloring with Mama

William and Jess busted out the crayons and did some reusing of a cardboard box that was about to be recycled, thereby reducing the amount of coloring paper they used. Got all three Rs in there!

Aquarium visit!

It was our first time back to the aquarium in a while, and William was super excited to point at everything!

On the mall

William in our nation's Capital, checking out our nation's Capitol.

Wheel Watcher

William, sitting cross-legged, eating a cracker, watching the traffic.

William's first time in the ocean

The story of William's first time in the ocean, as told by William.

"Okay, so here we are at the beach."

"And that is the ocean right there?"

"That massive expanse of blue as far as the eye can see, where anything could be sitting just under the surface?"

"That's the ocean where you want me to go?"

"I'm not so sure about this..."

"Gigi, what if instead we just go in the sky?"

"Okay, that's way too high."

"Let's go in the ocean!"

"This isn't a trick is it? You're not gonna turn and run when the first wave comes, are you?"

"Look, here comes a wave."

"Maybe I can just lean over it instead of stepping in."

"This isn't so bad."

"Oh, wait, yes it is."

"Great, I'm done. Been in the ocean. Big check on my bucket list."

"Thanks Dad for just standing there and taking pictures while I risk my life."

"Maybe next time put down the camera and help. I am definitely returning that "#1 Dad" mug you got for Father's Day if we ever get back to DC."

OBX Group Photos

 We tried taking some group photos while at the Outer Banks, and these are probably the best of the bunch. In case you're thinking, "Hey Justin, don't you usually take better group photos." I've included an outtake at the end so you'll understand just how difficult these were to get.

Outer Banks Beach Family Photos