OBX--part 1

Wow, things have been crazy busy in the Vrabec household (in a good way).  All of our running around hasn't left much time for me to blog, so of course I am behind!!  I am going to attempt to catch up in the next week or so, we will see how that goes.

Back in the middle of May (I told you I was behind), we went on vacation for a week in the Outer Banks, NC.  It was one of the best vacations we have ever been on!  Truly relaxing (as relaxing as having 3 kids can be) and the kids had a blast!  The weather was wonderful (I was a bit worried with it being so early in the "season"), the food was yummy and the company was fantastic.  We stayed for a week in my Aunt's house only a block from the beach with Peter and Susan, Josh, Laura, and Tyler and John, Becca, Wes and Hailey.  We had so much fun playing in the sand, splashing in the ocean, swimming in the pool, relaxing in the hot tub, eating yummy food, and laughing and enjoying each others company.  I was so sad when our week came to an end and I am already planning on a trip to go back next year!  Who's in?!?!?

We were the first to arrive

Here are the kids on the front porch

Let the vacation begin!  

We stopped for lunch at one of the local restaurants and Andrew had crab!

Andrew and William on the 1st of our nightly walks on the beach.

William LOVED our walks!!

....when nature calls!

....more to come soon!!!

Flying Pig

The weekend Andrew got promoted was the same weekend as the Flying Pig race in Cincinnati.  Andrew and his brother Josh ran the 1/2 marathon while Peter, Susan and I opted for the 5K.  It was a fun race and the boys did great, running the 1/2 marathon in under 2 hours....maybe someday I will be able to do that!  Anyway, we had a fun time in Cincinnati and a great time visiting with his family over the weekend celebrating Andrew's promotion and our runs!

Susan and Peter before the 5K

Abby playing by the fountain

We also visited the Cincinnati museum and saw the Cleopatra exhibit

Walk like an Egyptian!!

When pigs fly....

Andrew and his brother with their race bibs

Great Grammy Lo

Strike a pose!

89 years young, on the ground playing with her great grandson!!!

Rice Cereal

William had his first taste of rice cereal on June 13th.  He didn't really know what t think about it at first, but soon he was gobbling it up!  Of course the girls wanted in on the action and took turns feeding their brother.

Olivia wanted her own bowl

Mommy, I'm a big boy...I can do it by myself!

Abby feeding Olivia, Olivia feeding William.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Our friends Ross and Jill had us over on the 6th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.  It was lots of fun, there were fun party props, delicious food, yummy margaritas, and lots of laughs!  I had to steal some pictures from Jill's blog, she is really good with the camera and got some great shots!

Jill, our hostess with the mostess!

Hombre Ross and Bambino Will

Daddy and Son stache shot

I had the opportunity to shoot a gun for the first time that evening as well.

Olivia with her orange sombrero

Abby and Hayden

Major Vrabec

After a very long wait, Andrew finally pinned on the rank of Major!  We are so proud of him and all the awesome work he does.  I sometimes forget how hard of a job he has and what he is doing all day while I am taking care of the kids.  He is an incredible Air Force officer and an awesome Daddy and he is able to balance the 2 in a way that seems flawless and effortless although I am positive its not!  I am so lucky to have him as my husband, the father of my children, and my friend!

Andrew's parents, his brother, and his grandma Lois all came out for the ceremony and it was it was so interesting to hear his Colonel talk about all of his career accomplishments.  Andrew is not one to toot his own horn, but his Colonel did a good job highlighting all the major points/accomplishments/awards through out his career and its all very impressive.  He has come such a long way from his days at the Air Force Academy and we all just couldn't be more proud of him.  Congrats Major Vrabec!!!