Raleigh Bound

With an extra day off of work and school for Labor day we were itching to get in another camping trip.  We have also been itching to get to spend some time with the Raleigh McMahan's.  We got to meet our new nephew, Austin, on our way back from the Outer Banks in May, but it just wasn't enough time with Ryan, Steph, Connor, and Austin.  So needless to say, we packed up the camper and headed to a campground on Jordan lake in Apex NC so we could get a nephew/cousin fix.  Now, I'm not going to lie to you, the drive there was exhausting.  Five hours of three year old whining combined with occasional big kid whining, combined with a very unhappy and loud 13 month old makes five hours seem like 24 hours.  We were VERY happy to get to the campground and get set up. Our little home away from home....

Once we were settled we headed over  to Ryan and Steph's.  Connor wasn't feeling well so he tried to visit with us for a little while but headed to bed shortly after we arrived.

Everyone was really happy to be out of the car and enjoyed taking over Connor's toys.  Austin, who would have normally been asleep when we arrived was awake and happy so I enjoyed some snuggles and smiles in-between chasing down my crazy little man.

Sunday Morning we had our usual pancake breakfast and lounged around in our PJ's for a little while. 

Everything is easier when sweet Bryce is contained in some way, shape, or form.  After Breakfast Ryan, Steph, Connor, and Austin met us at the beach area of the campground.

 While the boys played in the sand and water with the kids, us girls got to keep Austin happy in the shade.

We had BEAUTIFUL weather which made it perfect to be outdoors.  After a little bit of beach and water time we headed back to the camper to fix some lunch and hang out.  Poor Connor was still a little under the weather but he was such a trooper hanging out with his cousins.  

 Everyone was intently watching Uncle Ryan and Kevin try to get a fire going.  And sweet Bryce was happily contained in his play pen.

The girls enjoyed loving on sweet Austin.

And who could resist a cute face like this one....

After a little lunch Connor and Bryce took a nap while I got some Austin snuggles and the big kids got to play some games.  

It was such a great day!  We had fun visiting and enjoying the great weather.  We also really enjoyed just having time to hang out around the campsite.  Monday morning on our way out of town we met up one last time at Ihop for some breakfast.  Connor was feeling much better and we were sad to say goodbye.  Thank you Ryan, Steph, Connor, and Austin for carving away so much time to spend with us!  We can't wait until we can do it again!