Wow, if I could spend a million days...

It would be in the Outerbanks, in Rodanthe, North Carolina with some of my favorite people in the world. First, I should say that we should all give Dr. Alex Jehle the biggest round of applause ever. He has really busted his tail and has spent the last... well, I don't know how long... maybe a total of 32 years... learning, studying, and becoming really smart. That does include Kindergarten I should add. Second, to add that to celebrate, Alex and Stacy honored us all (Cotter, the Trotters, the Coors, the Bakers and the Hayes') with a fun week in NC. It was truly splendid. One of those perfect weeks that would drive others crazy and yet speaks to the kindred spirits that went on this trip. It involved sleeping in, spending an hour or so at the beach, nap times which corresponded to pool time for moms, eating, cooking, drinking, laughing, playing, sand, saline pool, hot tub, kayak... etc. It involved very little beyond 100 yards of the house. One lighthouse and one trip to the grocery store was about as touristy as we got. The Bakers did some exploring, hopefully that counts for the rest of us.

Here are some pics. They don't really do it justice. For other accounts, see Stacy, Kelly andHeathers blogs. They helped me overcome the post-vacation blues. I got them pretty intensely. I am pretty sure anyone at work would agree that I still suffer from them.

Thanks for all the pictures guys! I was too busy enjoying the coastal life to take pictures of my own, apparently.

Everyone minus Cotter. 17 people in one house. And I think we all really liked each other. Who would have thought that was possible!

Elsa and Stacy

Pool, hot tub and a hammock. Who could ask for more?!?!?

The funny thing about this picture, is that Elsa really likes Addy, and Addy is pretty much head butting her away. They became much better friends by the end of the week.

Cute little butts...

The Coors really got good at Kadima (west-coasters call it Smashball). I think their record was 21 hits.

She lived on sand and blueberries. I am not sure which wreaked havoc on her digestive tract, but either way- she ate a lot of sand.

The view off the balcony, and Eric fishing. Unbelievable.

Really... she ate a lot of sand. Buckets-full- as you can see here.

Thanks Jehles! It really was such a treat spending time with your family and friends! Good luck in Montana!