Monday, August 11, 2014

OBX

I just returned home from a week long stay at the Outer Banks of North Carolina with my family. That is what the OBX stands for in the title. We weren't so sure we were going to have good weather. We left in the rain and came home in the rain.We stayed on the third floor of a condominium right on the beach. Our first evening we enjoyed this double rainbow and 
 and this golden sunset.
 During the day I spent time watching Mr. P and #2 son surf.
 We smiled as we watched Damien enjoy his first experience at the beach. He loved the water.
 From our balcony I could watch little children make sand castles.
 See small planes fly by with advertisements trailing behind it,
 Bi-planes flew by with sightseers,
Pelicans would fly atop the ocean, and

 down below were some kind of  black birds which hung out in the sea oats.
 Our last night we went to the top of Jockey Ridge. There were hundreds of people visiting.
 Our last sunrise! The beach empty of people and colorful umbrellas. It turned out to be a great vacation with most days in the low 80's with a north breeze blowing along the beach so it didn't feel so hot.

I did take some hand work with me which I was going to share with you all. Today is dark and rainy in my part of North Carolina so I can't get any good pictures. As soon as I can get somepictures I will share my handwork.

With Passion,
Carrie P.

21 comments:

Abby and Stephanie said...

Perhaps Damien will be a surfer too. He's so cute. Lovely beach sunsets and rainbows.

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

Thanks for sharing the OBX with those of us who haven't been to the beach in a long while! What a nice, relaxing family time you had together; a blessing!

Hazel said...

brought back so many memories of 1960 when my family camped there for two weeks!

WoolenSails said...

It looks like you had a nice vacation and relaxing too. My sister has a vacation place there, someday I will get down for a visit.

Debbie

barbara woods said...

noting like our southern beaches

Sheila said...

Sounds like a perfect vacation , so glad you enjoyed it :-)

Rebecca in AK said...

Sounds like a wonderful week! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos. Damien might have liked the water, but he looks like he might not be too sure about the sand! lol

Judy said...

It felt like I was right there on the beach after seeing all those photos! It's so relaxing to sit on the sand and watch the waves. I miss that.

Karen said...

I have not been there in over 40 years. I remember it as beautiful beach and not a lot there.

sunny said...

OBX is my favorite place on earth. We go further south, and stay in Frisco or Hatteras. What a life. THanks for the pictures to remind me that it's time to get back down there.

Jenny of Elefantz said...

What a wonderful holiday, Carrie! Such a blessing, I can see. :-)

Leeanne said...

looks like a fabulous time away! very summery looking, unlike here! :-)

Unknown said...

Ohhh, what a wonderful holiday in a nice place - Thanks for sharing dear Carrie. Enjoy the summer with your lovely family!
Warm hugs
Deborah

IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson said...

Doing a little catching up....now I just wish it were in person!

Smiles,
Kelly

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Fun! What a gorgeous place. I hate the rain was there, but it doesn't matter when you are surrounded by people you love. They make gray skies go away. :)

Unknown said...

My kids all cried the first time they went to the beach:)

Cathy said...

How wonderful. I had a cousin who has been there the last couple of weeks. It is so beautiful there. Hugs

Jeanna said...

Sounds like a lovely vacation...thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see what you worked on while relaxing.

KaHolly said...

So glad you were able to get away and have a nice vacation. Looks like a lovely spot!

Robin said...

Your trip looks like it was both fun and relaxing-- the perfect combo! :)

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

Looks like you had a lovely vacation and anytime spent with family is great.