Oscar's 70.3 Ironman

After months and months of training, Oscar's big day finally arrived on Sunday June 2 in Raleigh.  Grams even flew in and Michael drove up to witness the big event.  We all stayed overnight on Saturday in Raleigh and our hotel was right in front of the finish line so we couldn't miss it.  

We attempted to see him at his second transition but we missed him because he was the only runner to run in the opposite direction.  That meant instead of him running right toward us, he ran further away from us and we missed out on getting to cheer him on.  After this failed attempt we were determined to not miss him at the finish.  We all camped out for about 2 hours and I managed to wiggle my way next to the blockade.  I had a front row spot and my camera ready.  Finally I saw him coming down the stretch.  I set my camera up and right as I hit the button, the girl beside me threw her arms up an blocked my shot.  I couldn't believe it!!!  After all that time I missed getting a picture of him.  Thank goodness the event has good photographers that managed to capture him all along the race.

coming out of the lake and heading to T1

coming upon the finish line

HE DID IT!!!

the happy spectators

Savannah's self shot

his blue shoe and the girl beside me who thew her arm up....arg!!!!!

there goes his other blue shoe

Daddy's cheerleaders

our future triathlete

We were all soooo proud of Daddy!!  All his hard work and hours of training paid off and he finished in 5:45----15 minutes better than he expected.  Now he thinks he's ready for the full ironman so to Houston we go in May 2014.

Father's Day 2013

Happy first Father's Day as a daddy to two!!

Oscar didn't get the most relaxing Father's Day this year but that was totally his choice.  After attending the early service at church, we came home to do chores.  He spent his afternoon mowing and running errands.  Not quite how I would want to spend the day since that's my everyday but he seemed to enjoy being productive and as long as he was happy we were all happy.

We love you, Daddy, lots and lots and we're soooo lucky to have you!!  Hope you had a super special day!

Memorial Day Weekend at Surf City

This year we broke tradition and instead of our annual trip to Wild Dunes, we tried out the North Carolina beach at Surf City.  We rented a house right on the beach from Friday to Monday.  It wasn't quite as luxurious but it was still very relaxing.  Well, I mean, as relaxing as it can get when vacationing with a 3 and half year old and a 5 month old.  Uncle Michael and Rachel were able to join us as well so we were one big happy family.  

I have to admit, as much as I LOVE hotel living, it was kinda nice to not have to worry about getting dressed by any certain time to go out for lunch and dinner.  We ate out at a local beach shack on Friday but for all the other meals we stayed in and either I cooked, we grilled out, or we picked up take-out.  In fact, Savannah only changed out of her pajamas to put her swimsuit on and then afterwards put her jammies right back on.  Needless to say, we WAY overpacked.  Note to self for next year.  

view from our balcony

waking up bright and early

so excited to be at the beach

Little Man's fun zone

surfing Savannah style

taking a break to cool off

he wasn't a big fan of the bright sun and wind

frisbee time with Michael

digging for treasure

he loved putting his feet in the sand

love for brother

Savannah doing tricks in the sand

happy boy

building castles with Michael and Rach

getting buried

like mother like daughter

love these two!

"it's been a long day"

short sun break during Little Man's nap

my loves!

I hate to say it but I think this beach house is going to replace our yearly trip to Wild Dunes.  I am soooo going to miss Charleston but the closeness and easy-going atmosphere of this place is just a better fit for our family at this point in time.  I'm sure we'll make it back to good 'ol IOP but until then I'll enjoy the 2 hour drive to our "second" home :)

Savannah the Bear Cub 'Graduate'

Savannah has completed her first full school year! I don't think she really understands what summer break means and that she won't be going back to playschool (aka preschool) for a couple of months.  She still thinks she has school every Tuesday morning.  Thankfully I've got her signed up for a few summer camps to keep her busy. With ballet camp, country club camp, school camp, swim lessons, Tae Kwon Do, and trips I can't keep my weeks straight. This summer is BUSY BUSY BUSY!!!!

my big girl on her last day of 2-3 year preschool

quick comparison---first day of preschool

with her BFF Lila

such cute girls!

Let the summer fun begin!!!