Cullen v/s Oyster Shell

We were on the boat with Ethan and his friends. Cannon and Justin Flarhty got off the boat and went towards the island. Cullen had a life vest on and he thought if he floated rather than walked he would not cut his feet on the oysters. When Cullen fell forward in the water the oyster cut right through his vest and sliced him bellow his belly button close to  his private parts. The boys helped him back to the boat and we went straight to the ER. A few stitches later he was ok. Lesson learned. Don't go near oyster shells.

Happy 13th Birthday Ethan

We now have another teenager! Ethan is 13. I can't believe it. He is getting so tall. We celebrated at the beach. He had Luke Bouch, Hayden Liggens, Just Flaherty, Cannon Lee down for the weekend. He had a great time.

Driver's Ed

We were able to get Ava in driver's ed down at the beach. I am so glad they fit her in so she will be able to get her permit on her birthday. This is the best picture I could get. These days she doesn't like me to take her picture.

It is a great day to go fishing!

Visiting UNCW

I can't believe we are visiting Colleges. Time is going so fast. We had some time while we were at the beach for the summer so we went to UNCW, a thunderstorm came up so the tour was cut short. We will definitely go back. Ava is a rising Freshmen.

80's Flashback

Sleeping in a tent is the best

Growth spurt

                                                                        age 9 1/2

Best Friends....

Cullen was so excited to have his best friend Ethan Bowman come over and hang out with him at the beach. Ava and Ethan always get to have friends down. Cullen and Ethan played hard and had the best time!

Summer days

Beautiful sunsets, Farmer's Market, Out door movie night, Watermelon, friends, putt-putt, driving the boat, eating yummy food, playing games, naps on the hammock, fishing, Italian ice.... you can't get better than that.

Happy 4th

Happy 4th of July... We love to celebrate here at OIB... We love to be in the parade and through out candy. All of the golf carts are so fun. It was a wonderful day to celebrate the 4th. After the parade we went to the beach then we grilled out and watched the fireworks..