Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Dec 30, 2004- Jan. 2, 2005

Our first trip exploring North Carolina was to Ocean Isle Beach in the southern coast of NC. It's about 30 minutes north of Myrtle Beach and 30 minutes south of Wilmington. It was a great time, relaxing and free of traffic and crowds. The kids loved the sand and the beach. There were dolphins swimming/eating up and down the shoreline, but no picture could catch them. When they jumped, they were amazing! Next time, we'll see if they'll pose for us.
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A beautiful sunset from the porch


Jake on the beach at sunset our 1st night


Amanda Loved the Sand! She'd run it through her fingers and laugh outloud.


The beach house where we stayed.


The dunes to the South East


Playing in the sand at the beach for 2 days. Jake couldn't wait to test the water--

Amanda loved the toddler sized couch for her and dolly.

New Years Eve Party: Jake and Mike made it up all night. The girls did not.

 

Shooting off balloons on the beach was tons of fun- Jake was a great chaser!

Jake makes a grave for a dead lizard he found

Amanda with her stroller AND daddy's shoes

Walking on the beach

Jake feeding seagulls- he attracted quite a crowd!


Sunrise on the last morning there


Visiting the USS Carolina in Wilmington en route home- Jake was very impressed with the guns. And there were many of them!

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