The Crab Trap

What fun night for seafood at the local establishment called The Crab Trap.  Off the beaten path and in a building you're not likely to select for dining - The Crab Trap lived up to it's billing.

A funny moment, Deborah was having trouble controlling her King Crab as she cracked the legs. Pieces were flying everywhere so Isabella sought refuge under the table.

I can't say it enough - seafood is great.  But watching Isabella's Mom enjoy seafood is entertainment enough.

Good Morning, God's Creation

The family woke up to the sound of waves crashing and sun shining through the split in the curtains that Daddy intinially created.  First up, breakfast on the balcony - then to the pool for a dip.

Arthur at Bay

With Tropical Storm Arthur sitting 50 miles out to sea we found ourselves amazed at the sun and lack of rain on shore.   After a little pool time, the family headed to the beach with frozen lemonade in hand.

Once there, we realized Arthur was making his presence known in the form of high waves, rough seas and riptide warnings.  Prudence would require us staying close to shore.

Collecting Sea Shells

Daddy is known for taking long walks on the beach, this year Mommy and Isabella joined me on the walks so they could hunt for sea shells.

The Beach Bella Style

Doing the splits, writing her name in the sand and demonstrating her surf board stance before turning and running away from on on-coming wave. This girl isn't about these big waves.

A Beach Tradition

A beach tradition with my little man - OK, he's not a little man anymore but he and I have been playing beach football for 10 years now.

Daddy, Come Here

That means one of two things - Bella wants to jump or Bella wants ice cream. Aw, paradise.

Pinch Me

Did I really wake up to this, this morning?  Apparently I did because my little water monkey's were sunscreened up and ready to go.

The Life of Riley

I'm still not sure who Riley is but I'm enjoying the opportunity to live his life for a few days.

Trust

Yep, she does trust him. Good times together.

Private Paradise

Mommy found her own private paradise underneath two palm trees.  Shade, beach, family, palm trees, frozen lemonade, private - this girl is in her happy place.

Not What it Seems

Brother and I thought the optical illusion here was too good to pass up.