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8.29.2011

the calm before the storm!











We seemed to time our trip to North Carolina just right this year! We missed the heat-wave, and left just 2 days before Hurricane Irene roared into town... With no humidity, a high of 82-84 degrees, and a couple of afternoon thunderstorms in between, I would call that a slice of Southern Summer Heaven! It's ok that we also had a tornado warning and earthquake during our visit... which natural disaster did I miss?

o captain! my captain!











So just who is the captain on this boat?! A beautiful day along the intracoastal... although I must warn you, with O behind the wheel, dramamine is a good idea... She likes to turn the wheel and do doughnuts, leaving a smooth "O" in the water, her signature move!

cousins








Lots of hugging and giggling with O's cousins Luke and Emily, and of course a visit to see Uncle Frank's Khoi pond and the infamous Whitey!