Summer Fun with Friends

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse- Outer Banks

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was the second lighthouse we saw during our trip to NC. It is the tallest lighthouse in the nation, 12 stories tall and 268 steps to reach the light. Jacob and my parents were the only ones that ventured to the top. I am deathly afraid of heights and wish now that I would have conquered my fear. The others just weren't up for the climb, so my 5 year old along with his mamaw and papaw climbed to the top. Jacob thought it was the coolest thing in the world. I was so proud of him, that's a lot of steps along with the heat for a little guy. After wards, the kids were asked by the park ranger if they wanted to make a t-shirt. Both boys jumped at the chance to do so and they used special crayola crayons on paper that you can iron on a t-shirt. It was the neatest thing, we still need to iron their design on a t-shirt!

Memory Verse- Jacob Style!

We have different gifts according to the grace given us- Romans 12:6

Jacob's version:

We have different presents recording to the grace 12:6!

Just wanted to log this for the future, the kid tries really hard and cracks me up in the process!

Currituck Lighthouse - Corolla, NC

After our jeep ride in Corolla, we visited this lighthouse. Currituck Lighthouse was the last major brick lighthouse built on the Outer Banks. We were not able to tour the inside because of time but we did have a picnic in the park near the lighthouse. This was the first of 3 lighthouses we saw during our stay in the Outer Banks!

Jacob's 5th Birthday Party

We finally celebrated Jacob's 5th birthday, a month late! He turned 5 on Memorial Day and then we were busy getting vacation things together, so we decided to have his birthday party once we returned from the Outer Banks. When Jordan turned 5, we did something a little bigger instead of the typical birthday party at the park. We kept the tradition with Jacob and had a pool party at Richard's Pool. Everyone had a blast, it was so nice to have the entire pool to ourselves. We sped through cake and presents so we had more time to swim. There were probably close to 20 kids there and everyone of them were great. The adults went swimming too, we all had a wonderful time. My best friend Laurie made Jacob's cake (she makes their cakes every year) and she out done herself this time! Jacob was so excited about his cake, he and the other kids thought it was so cool! I cannot believe Jacob is 5, he's such a joy and we enjoy every second with him!