Trip to North Carolina - At the Beach

While we were staying with the Smith family, we spent a lot of time at the beach.  Another fun activity was spending an afternoon visiting historical sites around the area.  It was so amazing!  Thank you, Smith family for your kindness and hospitality to us.  I thoroughly enjoyed my time with y'all!

Shells...shells...shells...and more shells!  :)

The foam that washed up on the beach was beautiful!

Cordell and Brandon

Grandma Richter feeding the seagulls.

Iridescent bubbles - so pretty!

The dunes.

Just because it's pretty...

Miss Dawn, Brittany, and me.

Sweet Mrs. Smith 

I loved the "V" effect as the waves swept back over the shells.

Underneath the pier.

Great, rolling waves, proclaiming the glory of our Creator.  The water has such force and strength - it's really amazing!

Brandon, Cordell, and Brittany 

Cordell flying his kite.

Me and Brittany 

Body surfing the waves - SO fun!!! 

Grandma Richter 

Miss Dawn and Brittany. They're best buddies!

A beautiful flower blooming on Grandma Richter's hibiscus bush. 

De-veining the shrimp for dinner. THANK YOU for the incredible meal!

We visited Orton plantation one afternoon. 

I saw my first alligator in the wild! 

He looks like a dragon! 

The Spanish Moss on the trees was truly beautiful.

Remains of an old church.

Bullet holes in the wall of the church. 

The foundation of a home from the 1700s. 

Isn't the color contrast gorgeous!?! 

Waves dashing against the rocks is something that I could watch for hours!

This old, gnarled tree was incredible!  Read more about in on the plaque below... 

The lighthouse on Oak Island. 

A picture-perfect path to the beach.

My beautiful Mama.

Footprints in the sand. 

Mama and I love walking the beach together with the waves more than ankle deep.  It is so refreshing! 

Notice the sunken shrimp boat. 

I love my Mama!  XO