OBX with Jeff, Maggie and assorted DePaolo's

We had a wonderful week at our house in Nags Head on the Outer Banks of NC ( OBX).
Though the weather wasn't perfect, the company was and we swam nevertheless in the warm waves of the Atlantic.  Every night we cooke terrific meals and every day we went to the beach even in sprinkles and clouds. A few afternoons were delightful with sun and wind and waves to roll with. Jeff and Maggie enjoyed the moisture after the long hot, smoky summer out west.  They kayaked and swam and enjoyed the dolphins.  Jeff dug the requisite hole for the trampoline and we were professional beach people once again.  Margaritas ruled the beach and we all fell into bed exhausted after each day of sand in the toes. The pictures tell more of a story than I can ever write. OBX is my sanctuary, the place where I heal with my family members and friends.

Anna trying to not fall over.

Jim and Lynne

Jeff, Maggie and Jackson digging the trampoline hole

Go Jackson.

Break time.

Colton, the perfect beach baby.

Cute.

And he is up!

Maggie with her hat!!!!

Saturday in Raleigh-Durham,NC

Ok it is Saturday, a day of rest after a long week of work .
 So this is how we rest....

1.8:00am  do Day 5 of Insanity the crazy cardio workout created for 20 year olds, we survive but just barely
2. 9:00 Make a protein shake with fresh fruits and lean protein in order to replenish these 60 year old bodies
3. 9:30 Shower and dress
4. 10:30 Drive to Raleigh to attend the Dixie Gun and Knife show .
5. 11:00 Walk around the venue for 2 hours checking out the guns, ammo and the requisite people!
6. 1:00 pm Stop at Whole Foods to eat healthy salads and to buy stuff for Sunday dinner with parents.
7. 2:00 Drive home.
8. 2:30 Pay the bills, water, spray and cut roses, clean Bird Bath, water bougainvillae, hibiscus and plumeria
9. 4:30 pm Drive to Cary to attend the Barbecue get together for the Ladies Pistol league, of which Anna is a member.
9. 5:15 Eat great barbecue and win 2 door prizes and also view image on slide show of Anna doing the dance after hitting the bullseye twice at 100 yards with a rifle and scope.
10. 7:15 Drive to Cinema to see "Total Recall" ... awesome futuristic craziness.
11. 10:00 Drive home
12. 10:30 pm Decide we can't possibly Tango tonight and collapse into bed.

This is what I won for door prizes. A Women on Target T-shirt ( front and back view) and an NRA briefcase and portfolio...nicely tooled too!

This is me doing the dance after hitting the bullseye 2 times at 100 yards with a rifle and scope.. Senior Seal Team Sniper!!! Woo hoo....