Vacation is Over! :-(

Unfortunately, we made it home from a wonderful vacation in Myrtle Beach! It was a long drive home, as is any drive home from a beautiful place that you have just visited, but we did make it much to our dismay. Our final two days on the beach were nothing less than spectacular! We couldn't have asked for better weather (except for the first three days when it rained). McKenna was a trooper the whole trip and such a good girl! She surprised Doug and I continuously with the ocean. She just loved it! She has a great tan going on and even thinks her thighs up near her bathing suit are "black" when she bends down. It is pretty funny! So our first friends vacation was a complete success. We are even talking about going back next year. Thanks Mike, Nikki, and Madelyn for the invite! Big thanks to my Mom and Harry for allowing us to use their car and cartop carrier. Below are some more pictures from the trip...I will add more in later posts. For now it is back to the "real world".

Practicing their synchronized swimming!

Eating the Italian Ice they had to have...they waited for two days to get this on the beach!
One of the only pictures of Doug and I (since I take all the pictures)

Cute girls posing on the beach!

A classic McKenna look...

Finally the Sun!!!

After four and a half days of rain, we finally caught a break with the sun in the afternoon! The sunscreen was not even applied as we all were hoping for some sun as we are on "vacation". Last evening Doug, McKenna, and I went down to Murrell's Inlet, South Carolina (about 40-45 minutes from where we are staying) to visit my Uncle Terry and Aunt Dana who live down here. We had such a great time visiting. They took us to dinner at a nice place right on the beach where we were able to sit outside and enjoy the weather and food. We then headed to the Marshwalk which is a bunch of restuarants/bars right on the marsh. There is a long boardwalk which you can enjoy a stroll, get a beer, and enjoy the live music. It was a really cool place...one that Doug and I would like to go back to sometime. Here are some pictures from the day...

Madelyn and McKenna in their matching suits

Gettting out of the sun to enjoy some lunch under the tent
Uncle Terry, Aunt Dana, and McKenna

On the boardwalk with a shark!

Myrtle Beach-Days 1-4

We are finally on summer vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with friends of ours. We started our trek on Friday evening in my mom's Expedition and drove straight through the evening to get here. The weather on Saturday was gorgeous despite the fact we were unable to get into our condo until 4:30 making the beach a little unaccessible for the day. Sunday, the girls (Madelyn and McKenna) spent a majority of the day in the ocean with the boogie boards that we purchased for them. I can't believe that McKenna was so fearless despite never really being in the ocean prior. The last two days the weather has been extremely poor...rainy and overcast. Hopefully tomorrow brings sunny skies! Here are a few pictures from the first four days.

Madelyn and McKenna getting comfy for the long trip!

The girls on the boogie boards...
Daily adventures from the boys...sitting in the ocean with a beer (or two or three, etc.)

Playing in the sand! They like to bury feet!

Watching Wipe Out on TV as they weren't feeling good...can you tell??

Playin' at the Lake

Madelyn ended up spending the night with McKenna last evening; therefore, we decided to let the fun in the sun continue by heading to the lake for the day today. Nikki came over at about 9 A.M. and the four of us headed up to L.L.L. My Dad ended up meeting us up there, which meant we had the ability to use the boat and the girls got to go tubing. It was sooo hot, but it was a perfect day. A majority of the day was spent in the water with minnos nibbling at our feet and legs as we sat in the water chairs. It was quiet there, and we didn't have any crazy, strange people to contend with...just our crazy girls! I think that we are all burnt and tired from such a fun-filled weekend. Pretty sure it will take us a couple days to recover from all the sun. Thanks, Dad for taking us in the boat. Love you!

Madelyn and McKenna eating Oreos

My Dad and McKenna...love this picture!
McKenna "pretending" to be asleep

Just climbing back in the boat after jumping in...

Tubing...look, "No Hands"

Fun in the Sun!!!

This weekend was filled with way too much sunshine and fun, which is just what the doctor ordered. On Saturday, we met up with Nikki and Madelyn for a day in the sun. We started by heading to the splash pad. However, we only needed to be there for a short time before we decided it might be better to head to the pool as it was a public splash pad. (Needless to say, there were some questionable people hanging out at the splash pad. This must be what happens when it is 90 degrees outside and everyone is looking for some heat relief. LOL) Sooooo, off to the pool at Dupont Lakes to use the pool while Nikki's brother-in-law was out of town. The girls thought the pool was great, but the mothers didn't think so. The water smelled awful and the people were again crazy and strange. We did stick it out for the afternoon though! Thanks, Curtis, for letting us use the key! What better way to end the day than by going to Yo Yo's...the absolute hottest place in Fort Wayne! Here are some pictures from the day on Saturday!

Madelyn and McKenna eating a little lunch at the Splash Pad

The bucket coming down on their heads
Climbing the wall...she is quick at this activity

Loving the hair for one final pose

Yo Yo's Yogart!! Yum!!!!!!!!!

My "Little" All-Star

Next weekend we will begin our first traveling experience with (I can only assume) the many sporting events that McKenna will seemingly partake in. We will be traveling to Fishers, IN, for our first tournament next weekend as she has made the Leo-Grabill All-Star 8 & Under Softball team. I am helping coach this team as I did during the regular season, so we have been practicing about 4 times a week as we prepare the girls for many games in a day. Last evening we got her uniform so tonight she decided she needed to try it on and that I needed to take pictures of her in it. She definitely is little, but she is cute! (Take away the fact she hasn't had a bath tonight so her hair is a little bit of a mess! LOL!!!)

A close up with the visor

Throwing herself a pop-fly!!
The whole uniform...check out the socks that go about to her hips. LOL

#47 after our neighbor, Morgan, whom she adores

Blogging Hiatus...Sorry!

Well, unfortunately blogging has taken a backseat in the Curtis household due to summer jobs and many other obligations. I was officially on a blogging hiatus. However, summer has officially started for Doug and I today as our Parks and Recreation jobs have ended! My friend, Shannon, saw me on Fourth of July and said she was tired of seeing "Happy Easter"; therefore, those of you reading are getting the update. Many pictures have been taken between Easter and now; however, I am only putting a few up at this time as some are outdated. The kids are all great. Dane has been taking summer school while continuing to work for his graphic design company. Allison graduated from DeKalb High School in June. She has played in a couple of golf tournaments and won the tournament at Fort Wayne Country Club for the 3rd time in a row. She is currently getting prepared to move into IPFW housing to begin her freshman year at IPFW. McKenna finished 2nd grade with all A's. She has been playing coaches pitch softball since the spring. She made the All-Star team and will be traveling to a few tournaments in July. She definitely is a fierce "little" competitor. We are looking forward to traveling with her, although, I am unsure if I am ready for this traveling activity to start being that she is only 8 years old. As for Doug and I, we are just going to relax. I am going to get caught up on some reading that I have been wanting to do. Doug plans on playing lots of golf now...I think I will enjoy the sun instead. More pictures to follow in a few days. Enjoy what is posted!
With Love,
Megan

Fourth of July fireworks at Riverside Gardens in Leo

Mrs. Weaver and McKenna at her 2nd grade awards ceremony

Makenzie and McKenna at their Living Wax Museum
Doug and I out with Casey and friends at the Neon Armidillo for .25 beers

McKenna, Kaleb, Maddie, and Chase riding the four wheeler

Maddie and McKenna posing

Doug and I with Maddie at fireworks