Grayson's Chocolate (7.18.12)

While she was eating a chocolate chip cookie, my daughter walked up to the forward deck and asked me a question.  Our conversation went something like this:

Grayson:  "Mom, where are we going tonight?"
Me:  "Grayson, you have chocolate on your face."
Grayson:  "Mom, where are we going tonight?" (as she purposely dabs a bit more chocolate over her lip)
Me:  "Grayson, you have more chocolate on your face."
Grayson:  "So, Mom, where are we going tonight?" (dabbing more...)
Me:  "Grayson, darling, we're going to Trellis Bay"!..... (laughing)

No Room For the Blues (7.18.12)

Although we were a bit disappointed that we didn't make it to Anegada, the color on our toes reflected our mood and the theme of the trip..."No Room for the Blues".

Flyin' High (7.18.12)

It was a perfect day to fly a kite.

Day at the Beach (7.18.12)

While the girls were occupied, Leigh Anne and I walked along the beach.  Truth be told, we ran it a couple of times just for the exercise.  Along the way, however, we slowed enough for Leigh Anne to take some pretty amazing shots.

Free As Birds (7.18.12)

We had the entire beach at Little Bay to ourselves.  It was heaven. The boys had just gone back to the boat when Leigh Anne and I were approached by Grayson who said, "Mom, I want to go skinny dipping, and so does Shelby!"  And, so, what began with two ended with four...the girls...free as birds.  

Friends in Low Places (7.18.12)

During our swim, we came upon a friend tucked up underneath a ledge inside the cave at Little Bay.  She was spooked by us, and we didn't dare get too close although I desperately wanted to touch her. We weren't exactly sure how long this sea turtle had been holding her breath, so, after a minute or so of staring at each other, we decided to retreat out of her home and leave this poor girl alone.   

The Cave at Little Bay (7.18.12)

Seeking shelter from the roughness, we accidentally came upon a place that Lloyd has searched for for the past 8 years.  Little Bay has a gorgeous cave with cliffs that he once saw a group of teens jumping off into the waters below.  He couldn't believe that we had finally found this place, and we all had to swim in for a closer look.  

You wouldn't believe the depth of the waters just outside the cave. You could see 15 to 20 feet down with crystal clarity.  The beauty was indescribable.