BOYACK FAMILY: July 2011

Where to begin with our fun Boyack family vacation to the Outer Banks, NC??? We spent 8 days with the family, going to the beach, playing in the pool, riding bikes, seeing the sights, eating food, having talent shows, dance parties, playing games, relaxing & just laughing & spending time together. Because 3 of Wes' siblings live out of state it was SO fun to all be together. It was truly one of those vacations that was sad to see it come to an end.

Will enjoying the sand

Will all tuckered out while playing at the beach. This day we drove to the far north end of the Outer Banks, (just a few miles past our beach house) which leads you to a dirt road, and then you can drive on the beach (thanks to 4 wheel drive cars). We also saw some wild horses here.
Playing on the beach was so fun as the water stays shallow quite a ways out, the waves were mild, the water was a good temp, and the sand it soft
(sorry CA beaches, the East Coast beaches are better).

Bodie Island Light House. Loved this. Yes, Wes wore this wife beater a lot during the trip...he's on vacation, right? He purchased these for all the boys, so they could surprise their mom during our family picture. And then, they re-appeared at all times the rest of the week.

Jockey's Ridge, Sand Dunes. We climbed up, played, flew kites & and let the kids run around. It is a beautiful setting.

Kitty Hawk. First In Flight, where the Wright Brother's took flight. Wes & I have a 'flying' picture here when we were dating in DC & took a weekend vacay to the OBX, and we wanted to re-create it...now with Will.

The entire Boyack crew. Family Photo time. Yes, we also took some serious photos (unfortunately, it was a tad windy), but I liked this funny picture.

Family Photo Time. Some of our favorites moments were going to the beach at night. Loved this. Beautiful, warm and just lovely.

Will's first time in the ocean. He loved it. He said, "I want water," "I want beach" the entire trip. This was also the start of his "I want..." phase.

A night stroll on the beach.

Running around at Kitty Hawk. Will has now decided he does not like the camera, & looks away when he sees me with it. Hence, a lot of pics with his eyes the other direction.

Hanging at the Beach

The 3 boys: Will, Zack & Blake. All age 1. These 3 boys had a fun time together, minus Will starting to push & hit during this trip...not so fun for us or the recipients. Sorry Zack & Blake. Can't wait for you guys to be great friends!

Thanks Wally & Gaylynne for this wonderful time in NC. We loved it! And thanks for the good times with all you Boyack's...we miss you all already!