The Outer Banks: Pics From My Phone

We are having a blast at The Outer Banks with the family! Avery’s first ocean experience has been a success. We’re still here living it up, but just wanted to share some pics of the trip so far.

More details of the vacation will come later, but for now, enjoy!

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Our sleeping arrangements, I’m on the top bunk.

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The obligatory Outer Banks beach family selfie.

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My brother Preston / Uncle P, said he applied sunscreen. I think he missed a few spots.

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Avery soaking up the ocean air.

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Digging to China with G-Ma. We gave up before seeing pandas, but it was a good hole for her first time in the sand.

This is taking a long time, so I’m done for now. We’re heading back to the beach and possibly kayaking with Avery (another first), so hopefully I’ll have more great pics of our Outer Banks vacation to come.

We’re at the Beach, Have Some Pun!

At the time this is published, we should be living it up with our family at the beach North Carolina. We’re visiting the Outer Banks for the first time and, since I’m writing this before ever seeing the area, I’m hoping we’re loving the area. As long as we follow the rules, all should be well.

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Our plans are minimal; play in the sand (attempting to build a sand castle) and ocean, eat good seafood, and enjoy time together. Simplicity is bliss when it comes to travelling with a toddler as well as when you’re at the beach and just want to relax. We’re not ones to go crazy planning things, that almost seems to add stress when there should be none!

While I’m gone, I just thought I’d share a few puns to make you laugh (or groan) since I’m sure all 5 of my followers are having pun withdrawals. And we all know, 7 days without puns makes one weak. Let’s start with a beach related pun.

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Hopefuly, with the help of our safe sunscreen, that won’t be us. As for my Uncle Paul the math teacher, spending time at the beach will just make him a tangent. Go ahead, groan it out, there’s more where that came from!

  • Vandalism is just a stone’s throw away.
  • The starving mathematician joined a free lunch program, it’s the binomial distribution. Math teachers just have a lot of problems.
  • The difference between a hippo and a zippo is that one’s really heavy and the other is a little lighter.
  • The man called someone a watering hole, but he meant well.
  • The drinking club lost its members since the liters did a pour job.
  • After repeated fatal accidents to his flock of sheep, the farmer was able to bring some back to life each time, but they were all rams. I guess ewe only live once.
  • My blind friend saves a ton of money on his electric bill, but he never sees the savings.
  • The greedy dyslexic desired fame so bad that he said he’d sell his soul to Santa.
  • There was a major theft at the upholstery factory. Luckily, everything was recovered.
  • The pianist locked up and started singing because he couldn’t find the key.

Have a great rest of the week!

Six Gifts for the Active Dad this Father’s Day

Father’s Day is on the way, and for all you moms and kids out there wondering just what to grab that special dad in your life, I know it can be tough to narrow down gift ideas. Whether you’re shopping for your dad or for the father of your children, if he’s an active guy, you can appeal to his health passions and take your Father’s Day gifts from ordinary to extraordinary. From sports tickets to family adventures, the latest in melbourne storm merchandise (or whoever their team is), to gym necessities, you’ll find something for your active dad on this list.

  1. Tickets to a Game

If your dad is an avid sports fan that knows his favorite player’s stats like he knows his own child’s birthday, then make sure he gets the chance to see his idol in action with tickets to a game. Check out Ticketmaster to see if there are any games coming to a city nearby in the near future, or plan ahead and buy accommodations out of town for a surprise trip that will blow his mind. If you find the tickets have already been sold out, just check out Craigslist or Stubhub to grab resale tickets.

  1. A Fitbit

If he’s all about staying in shape and pushing his body to be the best it can be, you can’t go wrong with a Fitbit. These awesome activity trackers will give him a plethora of important health information, helping him reach the recommended amount of steps each day, track his food, and keep his heart rate in check. There are various models out there at different prices, so you can find something that matches your budget and appeases your pop on Father’s Day.

  1. Quality Earphones

If he’s a runner or gym rat, he’s likely got a playlist of pump-up jams that get him in the mood to pump iron and pound the pavement. If that’s the case, make sure he gets to listen to his sweet tunes with the best audio possible and buy him a pair of high-quality earphones. Check out the JayBird X2 wireless earbuds. They’re a bit of an investment, but the quality is more than worth the price tag, especially if you know your dad will get great use from them. He can get rid of those pesky wires and answer any emergency calls while he’s at the gym getting a great workout in.

  1. A New Gym Bag

If he’s always out the door and on the way to the gym to follow his daily workout regimen, make sure he can get all his essentials to and from with stylish ease. A new duffel will help him go from home to office to gym in one fell swoop and keep all of his gym necessities contained, whether it’s shower essentials after a sweaty session or his work clothes to go from gym to desk in the morning.

  1. An All-Out Adventure

Your active dad is likely an adventure-happy fellow, and if he spends a lot of his time chasing adrenaline pumping activities, then an experience gift is probably right up his alley. Websites like Excitations.com offer a variety of exciting events to take part in. If your dad loves fast cars, take him for a spin in an exotic speedster for the day. If he’s a water sports enthusiast, a white water rafting trip will be the present he never knew he needed. All you have to do is enter your zip code and the website will pull up all the nearby activities that you can purchase for him. This is sure to be a one of a kind present that will make this Father’s Day more than memorable.

  1. Sports Gear

If your dad is an active member of intramural sports teams, then you can’t go wrong with new sports gear. Baseball bats can be a great gift if he’s part of a league as they are constantly evolving, with companies consistently coming out with cool new designs and functionality. In a similar vein to golf clubs, remember that just because he already has them, doesn’t mean he won’t want the latest and greatest.

Show Dad how much you appreciate all he does for your family with the perfect active gifts sure to give nod to his athletic passions and make this a Father’s Day to remember.