Fore!

Andrew got his first golf lesson from Papa, and he did a nice job (both paying attention and hitting the ball).

Maybe a future Tiger Woods
(without the womanizing and downward spiraling career)

Keeping a Low Pro

AAAARGH!!

We took a ride on the Hilton Head Pirate Adventure to chase Stinky Pete and look for buried treasure. First step was to get a tattoo.

And a mustache

And a sword!
Not so tough, but super cute!

Time to check the treasure map

Oh no! Stinky Pete tried to steal our treasure!
GET HIM!
Use the water cannons!

Hooray! The good guys win!
And we recovered the treasure.
Pirates, come grab a fist full of yer loot!

Beach Bums in Hilton Head

We found this really cute baby in a bucket while playing on the beach.
Decided to keep her.

Took the kids to the Salty Dog Cafe for the first time. Got the obligatory shirts (and one for Daddy who had to work).

Grandma chased Lucy around trying to get her to walk, but Lucy still prefers speed crawling.

A Patriotic Fourth

Not sure how we scored tickets to the White House Fourth of July picnic, but I'm not asking too many questions. It was an amazing party complete with open bar, yummy food, face-painting, balloon animals, and a concert by Train. Oh, and we met the President and Mrs. Obama!!

Andrew asked the balloon artist for a giant dragon mask.
This was the best balloon animal ever!

We were so excited to be in the receiving line to shake hands with the President and Mrs. Obama. Andrew was really excited, but when Mrs. Obama asked if he was having fun at the picnic, he asked her if they had any ice cream. In case you were wondering, she said yes (they had dove bars).

Many of the picnic attendees were wounded warriors. It is hard not to get sentimental or feel patriotic when watching fireworks over the Washington Monument with fellow service members and their loving families. I am very proud of my sailor and very proud of my family.

Half-Cracked

Andrew and Russ are the kind of buddies that will be friends forever. They crack each other up--- just like their mammas.

True friends think you are a good egg even if you are half-cracked.

Fourth of July Family Crabfest

The annual Crabfest is a tradition that we are thrilled be back on the east coast for.
Here is Granny surrounded by her 10 grand-children and 2 great-grandchildren.

Uncle Jordy gives me whatever I want.

Taking a family picture is no easy task. This was the best one.
At least it makes me laugh.

See... I wasn't joking.

Hamming it Up

No shortage of personality in this group

And the biggest ham of us all...

BFFs Reunited

We were able to squeeze in a visit with Andrew's BFF Liam (and his awesome parents). The boys were crazy excited to see each other, especially because the last time we saw these guys, we all lived in Hawaii.

A summer evening would not be complete without a trip to Woody's for some ice cream.