OUTER BANKS... Dental School Style

What better way to end the summer than to spend a full week on the BEACH with 7 other couples!?!  Let's just say we had ourselves a good time.  I think amazing would be a good word to describe it.  Yes, it was Amazing.

The week before we were to arrive, Hurricane Earl made its debut, resulting in an evacuation of the island.  Thank heavens we BARELY missed it, and made it just in time for perfect 80 degree weather and sunny skies the WHOLE week!!!  We lucked out!

Rather than tell you what we did... I will show you what we did.

(This is your warning.  There are LOTS of pictures.)
 
All 25 of us.

 Thank you Tyler and Carlee for the great photos!

 
Lots of eating and Lots of Great Food!

Did I mention food??  These two little guys were pretty tasty.  :)
 I've never seen blue crabs... thought they were pretty neat.

Poor crabs didn't stand a chance...

...with these guys around.

 The boys enjoyed watching football in the theater room.

 Took a trip to the light house...

And on the way came across this gigantic chair.  Couldn't resist a picture.
(I made Jeff get a picture. He's real thrilled can't you tell?)  :)

Enjoyed some beautiful North Carolina sky's.  (photos taken by Carlee)

Spent loads of time at the beach...

 Love my Boys... :)

 Hung out with this little monkey...

 Spent time with these lovely ladies...

 Watched Jeff surf and boogie board.  (I gave it a good attempt.) :)

Relaxed at the pool.

Walked on the beach at night searching for crabs.  This was our house.

Played lots of Games...

And on the last night, went to dinner at Atlantic Coast Cafe.

Oh yeah, and Trey got to play with his buddies all week.

We couldn't leave without one final shot.

 I mean... without 50 final shots...

When asked how much fun we had... This is how we responded! :)

 And all the while, this little man was as happy as a beaver.  :)

I don't know about you... But I think I'll go back.  :)

6 Months and Still HUGE!

I can't believe my baby is already half a year old!  It's crazy to think he is going to be one before I know it!  He has been SO much fun... I have loved every minute of it.  Trey is so full of energy and is always so happy.  People often tell me what a smiley baby I have... and it's true, it really doesn't take much to get him to smile.  I love it because his laugh and smile are so contagious!  Before you know it, he can have the whole room laughing!

It wasn't until these past couple of weeks that my little stinker figured out how to roll over!  I was starting to worry he had become a little too content just laying there on his back.  Which I guess is still the case, considering he has only rolled from tummy to back.  But hey it's a start!  He did it twice in a row one night without me even having to coax him.  I was shocked!  A few of my friends were even there to witness it, so when he didn't do it again for another week I at least had witnesses to prove I didn't make it up!

A friend of ours let us borrow their bouncer that you hang in the doorway and Trey LOVES it.  One time he stayed in it for almost an hour, which of course is great for me.  He also loves his exersaucer. I love watching him discover new toys and new lights, it seems like each time I put him in it he discovers something new and his little face just lights up.  And lately when he presses the music buttons he will start to bounce kinda like he's dancing.  It's too cute.

I don't know if any of you have seen the show Little Einsteins but Trey just loves the introduction to it... In fact, if he is ever fussy or I need something to entertain him, I will turn it on and play it over and over and over.  Gets him every time.  :)  The downside is, Jeff and I often find ourselves singing it during the day.  Hey, it's a catchy theme!

I woke up this morning to find a pearly little white thing popping through Trey's gums.  I was letting him chew on my finger when I felt something sharp!  His first TOOTH!  It's crazy how one day there's nothing and the next it just appears!  Not sure if I'm excited about this or not, I'm just hoping it doesn't lead to biting... otherwise, we might have a problem.

Trey has become a pro at sitting up by himself.  I think I mentioned last time he was still a little wobbly but now he does great.  I like that it makes it easier for him to play with toys when he can sit up on his own.

I have introduced Trey to quite a few baby foods and have discovered... He doesn't love fruit.  He enjoys most of the vegetables or will at least finish them.  And he LOVES his oatmeal.  Always wants more when I am done.  Lately he is starting to want everything we are eating which has become a bit of a challenge because he will get really upset if you don't give it to him.  Smart boy.

Trey is quite the talker.  And he is LOUD.  I could swear that he tries to out-do every baby around.  I guess he wants to be heard!  Church has become oh so fun.  For some reason he is the loudest when it is the quietest.

If someone would have told me that my 6 month old would be wearing 18 month clothes I wouldn't have believed them.  But it's true!!  Trey is wearing 18 month clothes!!!  Yes I know, it is quite hilarious.  Next time I don't think I will be buying clothes in advance.  I have wasted way too much money on clothes that have gone straight to bins before they've even been worn!  Such a sad thing because he had such cute clothes.

I took Trey to his 6 month appointment yesterday and aside from a few tears, he handled his shots like a champ.  I think sometimes it's harder for me to watch him get them than it is for him to get them!  Here are his stats:

Weight: 23lbs 12oz  (Size of an average 14 month old)

Height:  28 1/2 in  (Size of an average 1 year old)

Head:  18 in

Yes, he is still off the charts in all three...  I really don't mind, I think it makes him extra cute. :) It's just a pain having to carry him around everywhere!!  The doctor is hopeful that he will soon start evening out.  Supposedly, that is usually the case once they start moving.  We will see.

Here are a couple 6 month shots.  Notice he is sporting a Utah State T-shirt. (Thank you Laci)  

GO AGGIES!!!

Dear Daddy...

You are the BESTEST Daddy in the whole wide world!  You make me and mommy SO HAPPY.

I get so excited every time you come home from school, I can't help but smile REALLY BIG. 

I love it when you play with me...

and I love it when you make me laugh. 

But my favorite is when I get to cuddle with you.

 I hope when I grow up I can be JUST LIKE YOU.  

Happy Birthday Daddy, I love you.

Love your buddy,

Trey

Utah. Week 4.

            Well our final week in Utah was nothing short of eventful.  Our days were spent...

Catching candy at the Lewiston Parade.  An old Anderson family tradition.  I look forward to it every year.  

Afterwards we all put our chairs up at the park and hang around until lunch time.  Then we all go eat at Big J's.  My mouth waters every time I think about their burgers.  Seriously my favorite.

 Cooking Smore's around the campfire at Lori's...

(This wasn't taken that night... so just imagine.)

               

Going to lunch with Dani and Laci...

Trey and Dexter
Cute how they were holding hands. :)

Mine and Dani's babies were born a week apart.  It was fun getting them together for the first time. 

                                             

Eating at Firehouse.  Yes, AGAIN.  :) 

Spending quality time with Grandmas and Grandpas...

Celebrating my Grandma Anderson's birthday.  She just turned 29!  ;)  We love you Grammy!

Great Grandkids

Nate and Trey have the same birthdays.  And Nate just happened to be a BIG baby like Trey.  They must have been buds up in heaven.

Hanging with Cousins...

Playing croquet at my sisters... and eating yummy shakes from Charlies.

Visiting with Good Friends... and meeting their cute new addition.  Baby Carson.  Born 2 months after Trey.

        And Saying Our Goodbyes...    

 

Unfortunately that put a quick damper on our wonderful week.

Until next time Utah.... :(

Hopefully that will be Soon.  So Very Soon...