Monday, December 1, 2008

Thanksgiving at the Beach

Okay, prepare for picture overload, but who can resist taking pictures of family in such a lovely setting? (Not me, apparently.)

When Tal and I are in Salter Path, we often walk across the yard and sit on Grandma and Granddaddy Smith's porch--where we "shoot the breeze" and tell stories. That's exactly what we're doing in the pictures below.

Amanda and Me
(That's Tal's mom's house in the background.)

Renee, Me, and Mom

Renee and Mom (again)

Tal and his mom Barbara
On Thanksgiving, we took a walk on Salter Path Beach. The ocean was calm, and the weather was sunny with temps in the 60's.
As most of you know, Tal grew up 100 yards from the ocean. The picture below shows us on the boardwalk behind Barbara's house that leads you to the beach.



On the beach, we encountered a dead sand shark that was 3-4 feet long. It was the closest I've ever come to seeing a shark outdoors (thankfully).


The day after Thanksgiving, we had lunch at El's Drive-In, which is a local favorite restaurant. If Tal can help it, he rarely leaves Salter Path without eating a shrimp burger and super cheeseburger from El's.

Tal knows how much I enjoy looking at the beautiful houses along the coast. Therefore, whenever possible, he takes me on a driving tour of some of the beachfront homes. Below is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Atlantic Beach. I love the colorful houses!

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