Nana to Visit NC

Nana came from Oregon to visit us and to meet Burke! It was wonderful having my mom here to help us out and to enjoy what NC has to offer. We were able to make it out to the beach for a quick trip to Wilmington. We rode on the ferry and Bristol was elated with the boat ride. It was beautiful weather, a little hot, but wonderful. It always takes those who are not from here some time to get used to the humidity and heat. It can be pretty brutal in the summer and in July is when it really starts to heat up.

Nonetheless, we had a great time enjoying each others company. I had was still in my last clinical rotation, so Nana was able to spend some quality time with the kids while Sam and I worked. It was great having her here and we cannot wait until she comes again! We love you, Nana.

Gracy and Papa to visit NC!

We had a wonderful time with Gracy and Papa when they came to visit NC for the first time. Burke was just over a month old, they actually arrived on Papa's birthday. We went to a wonderful Carolina BBQ restaruarnt the eventing they arrived called the Pitt. It was very yummy! It was nice having them here to help out, Sam took some time off and I was in full swing of my capstone clinical rotation, which made it perfect for them to be here to be with the kiddos. Gracy always enjoys the newborn stage and loves holding the babes! She was enamored with Burke, just as she was with Bris when she was a babe. 

We took the opportunity to explore the Outer Banks. It was Sam's first visit as well. It was a beautiful 80 degree day that was just perfect. It happened to be my birthday, as well. No better way than to spend the whole day at the beach with family! It was nice to swim and for Bris to play in the sand. It has to be one of her favorite things to do

We also blessed Burke while they were here. He was just over a month old, but it worked out perfectly to have them here for that. Sam gave a beautiful blessing that spoke of Burke serving a mission and marrying in the temple. He spoke of his ability to be a leader to those around him and to help spread and teach the gospel. He blessed him with the strength and courage to stand up for what is right. What a beautiful day it was. We are so grateful to be members of this church and to know of its truthfulness. I am very blessed to be a mother and to have these two beautiful children that were sent from our Heavenly Father and put into our trusting hands.

And, last but not least. A trip to NC is not complete without a stop at the Dean Dome. I was a work that day, but the rest of the troops headed out that way to look around a purchase some Carolina gear. They had a great time touring the campus and the dome.

All in all, it was a wonderful trip for them to come out this way and see us and help us at this time. We had so much fun entertaining them and enjoying this time. I hope we can see them again soon and get back to the West coast as soon as possible! We surly miss home, and our family makes it that much more bitter sweet! Love you guys!