We decided to take a family vacation to North Carolina to visit my sister Cindy and her family. They were given access to a beach house on Bald Head Island so they invited us to join them out there for the second half of the week. We had a great time!
The salt marshes of Bald Head Island.
Aunt Cindy, Uncle Mark, David, Alex, and Danielle waving from the dock.
Annika insisted on flying her kite - rain or shine. So here is Lauren, attempting to fly a kite, in the rain.
Our windiest day on the island. Can you tell?
Climbing up the lighthouse - built in 1817.
Lauren, Alex, Annika and David.
The White family. . .
Everyone was up at 6:45 so we decided to "drive" to the beach to see the sunrise. It was a fun trip, despite not seeing the sunrise.
Cousin David reading stories to the girls.
Mark and Cindy were kind enough to watch the kids so Karl and I could go kayaking in the salt marsh. We saw osprey, stingray, dolphins, and crab - it was a great experience.
Bug bingo on a rainy day.
Annika keeping Danielle company on the beach.
This is as close as Annika would get to the waves.
Lauren loved holding baby Danielle. Just practicing for the future, right Lauren?
Aunt Cindy and Danielle on a hike through the salt marsh.
Our mode of transportation on the island - golf cart! Add myself, Uncle Mark, and David to this golf cart and we'll call it a full load. Yes, we did bottom out on steep hills. :-)
This gives you an idea of the crowd that hangs out on this island - those people in white are playing croquet on an offical croquet "field."
Alligator watching with Grandpa and Grandma Pollack. They came to visit for half a day.
Lauren didn't like the waves either. All of the grown-ups, though, did go in the water and play in the waves.
Hanging out on the ferry ride.
Fun in the tram on the way to the beach house.
Annika and Daddy walking the beach at sunset.
Beach time.
The salt marshes of Bald Head Island.
Aunt Cindy, Uncle Mark, David, Alex, and Danielle waving from the dock. 
Annika insisted on flying her kite - rain or shine. So here is Lauren, attempting to fly a kite, in the rain. 
Our windiest day on the island. Can you tell? 
Climbing up the lighthouse - built in 1817. 
Lauren, Alex, Annika and David.
The White family. . .
Everyone was up at 6:45 so we decided to "drive" to the beach to see the sunrise. It was a fun trip, despite not seeing the sunrise. 
Cousin David reading stories to the girls. 
Mark and Cindy were kind enough to watch the kids so Karl and I could go kayaking in the salt marsh. We saw osprey, stingray, dolphins, and crab - it was a great experience. 
Bug bingo on a rainy day. 
Annika keeping Danielle company on the beach.
This is as close as Annika would get to the waves.
Lauren loved holding baby Danielle. Just practicing for the future, right Lauren? 
Aunt Cindy and Danielle on a hike through the salt marsh.
Our mode of transportation on the island - golf cart! Add myself, Uncle Mark, and David to this golf cart and we'll call it a full load. Yes, we did bottom out on steep hills. :-)
This gives you an idea of the crowd that hangs out on this island - those people in white are playing croquet on an offical croquet "field." 
Alligator watching with Grandpa and Grandma Pollack. They came to visit for half a day. 
Lauren didn't like the waves either. All of the grown-ups, though, did go in the water and play in the waves. 
Hanging out on the ferry ride. 
Fun in the tram on the way to the beach house. 
Annika and Daddy walking the beach at sunset.
Beach time. 
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