Beach Life Part 2 - Sunrise, Storms and Sunset

Our internet access wasn't so hot at the beach so I couldn't upload my pictures to the blog. Bummer for me because I really like to blog while on vacation!
We had some super hot, beautiful weather while we are here - which brought in some super, lightening packed thunder storms.

I only took the time one morning to go out on the beach and walk to get some sunrise pictures.  As I mentioned, the sun doesn't rise over the ocean (at least from our angle) where we were at - we were facing South. 

 

It was still pretty but didn't goad me out of bed every morning at 6am to rush out and take pictures. I was more interested in sleeping!

The weather was pretty steamy while we were there - high 80s, low 90s - feeling like 107 or something ridiculous.  But with the beach at the door...no worries. It made for some pretty cool late afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

The storm clouds were amazing to watch and the sitting out under the covered deck watching the lightening after it got dark was very cool. and kinda scary!

I didn't get time in the evenings to get to the Point to watch the sunset because either the weather was stormy, or we were busy with dinner, ice cream etc.  On the last night there, I ran (literally) out after dinner and family pictures and managed to catch about the last 10-15 minutes of sunset.  I was amazed when I walked out onto the Point (of Emerald Isle), having no idea what to expect.  I felt like I was walking on the moon.

Except that I could look up and see the moon....

There was so much sand/beach area, the water was everywhere and the view was amazing. I was kicking myself for not going every night that we had been there. I couldn't stop snapping pictures, all the way out - walking backwards because I didn't want to miss the view.

The last picture I snapped as I left the Point was of a bunch of dragon flies buzzing around the grasses. 

I'm so glad that I made it there before the sun set! It definitely made up for the lack of a "real" sunrise!

Finally!

After waiting alllll summer for our beach trip, it's here!  After the long car ride to Rhode Island a few weeks ago, we decided it'd be best for us to break up the long drive to the beach.  Don and Maria were kind enough to put us up for the night (all 6 of us!) and we had a great evening chatting with them and stretching our legs.

Saturday we got back in the van and drove 4 more hours to the beach.  We are in a different house this year and went to Emerald Isle instead of Nags Head.  It's beautiful - but we haven't gotten to explore much of the area yet.  Our house is right on the beach and it's wonderful to sit on the covered deck in the rocking chairs.  There is also a 2nd story deck which will be perfect for our happy hours!

 Mason on the 2nd story deck...I think he looks a lot like his Grandpa J in this picture.

We have a walkway and stairs from the house to the beach. This is the view, and my toes...

I'm a bit disturbed about the sunrise - we aren't facing East so it's going to be difficult to figure out the best place for sunrise photos, but with the ocean in front of us and seeing the Sound behind us (that is how skinny this stretch of land is!) should make it a good spot for sunset pictures.  I'm anxious to get out and get tons of pictures!

The kids tried to go crabbing last night but there weren't nearly as many as we usually see in Nags Head. I am hopping it was just an off night and they will come out this week!

I spent quite a bit of time in my beach chair this morning, reading.  I've got a good tan started, wine (and Yuengling) waiting in the fridge for later.  All is well!