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August 7, 2012 By Shirley

Sweet Memories of the Outer Banks

My granddaughter loves the beach….

—–the water, the shells, the little crabs.

So we escaped to the Outer Banks…to Corolla and Duck…

—–so she can fill her pail with treasures.

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I think she was trying to do the “crane” impression…you know…

…..the one in the “Karate Kid” movie. She loves that movie.

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She was looking for “little crabs”….she finally did catch one….

…..and wanted to take it home….

………but we convinced her that the crab would be happier in the ocean.

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So we head back to the hotel…

…..up these stairs on the dunes.

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Making certain…we kept OFF THE DUNES!….

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And…how much I wanted to drag that piece of driftwood home!

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It was a fun day….making cherished memories with our always happy granddaughter.

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LIFE IS GOOD!

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  1. lulu says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:18 am

    Fun at the beach with the daughters is among my favorite memories and now we are starting over. You can’t beat it!

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  2. Gretchen says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:21 am

    There’s nothing more fun than beach time with grandchildren. I love that you wanted to pick up that wood. I would have been eyeing it too.

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  3. kim says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:32 am

    Shirley, looks like the perfect day with your pretty granddaughter.

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  4. Savannah Granny says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:47 am

    Shirley, she is adorable. I know you had a wonderful time seeing the world through her eyes. That is what I loved about our grands. I miss them being small but life moves along. Enjoy her, time flies.
    xo Ginger

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  5. debbie says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:04 am

    Oh what a sweetie pie. I have never been to the outer banks but someday would love too. Thanks for sharing your getaway with us.

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  6. Judy says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:10 am

    Beautiful images from the Outer Banks and a sweet granddaughter.

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  7. Pinky says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:12 am

    That looks VERY much like where we were too! The beach is so pretty, but I only got there for a few minute this year, spent the rest of the time at the pool. Your Grandaughter is so adorable and HAPPY!!! What a blessing. Wonderful memories. XO, Pinky

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  8. pstandley says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:31 am

    Gray’s getting so tall! Such a beautiful little girl. I loved seeing the pics on the beach. Thanks for sharing that happy time.

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  9. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    August 7, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Beautiful photography, Shirley. I’m so glad you enjoyed your trip to the OB. Your granddaughter is just precious! If you had called me, I would have come to help you drag home that awesome piece of driftwood! lol

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  10. Mary says

    August 7, 2012 at 10:01 am

    What fun Shirley! She’s adorable! I’m missing our family beach trip this year and I haven’t been to the Outer Bank in ages, I wish it wasn’t so far for us. My hubby goes twice a year to surf fish at Portsmouth Island where they drive and camp on the beach.

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  11. creativehomeexpressions says

    August 7, 2012 at 11:12 am

    It looks like a wonderful day, Shirley! How can you not be happy yourself when you see how happy your granddaughter is playing in the water. That would be enough for me, too.

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  12. pattihinkle says

    August 7, 2012 at 11:42 am

    What great photos and great memories. That’s such a beautiful place.

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  13. Anne says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    How sweet and what a cutie-pie is your granddaughter!!! Why do you have to stay off the dunes? I love the beach, so happy you had a wonderful time.

    xox

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  14. Linda Miller says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Great pics from a fun day with lots of memories. I’m sure that you and Tom got just as much pleasure from the trip as Graylyn. Jeff and I are enjoying those grandparent experiences daily as we share them with Jonathan and Jessica (Jackson, too) during their visit to Camp Pop and Nana! It doesn’t get any better than that!!

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  15. Heidi Milton (@heidimilton) says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    How sweet, Shirley! I love how open and curious children naturally are! Did she have a magnifying glass to look at her treasures?? šŸ˜‰ Great pics!
    xo Heidi

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  16. Cloches & Lavender says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    Wow great shots. Looks like a great time and she looks so happy.

    Cynthia

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  17. Martina says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Looks like a wonderful day had by all!! Shirley your granddaughter is such a cutie!

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  18. Beverly says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    It must have been great fun, Shirley. Grandchildren are a wonderful life blessing. Our only grandchild is thirteen years old now, and I adore him.

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  19. Whitney @ drab to fab design says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    It looks like such a fun time, and one I know your granddaughter will remember!! I’d want to take that piece of drift wood home too!

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  20. Karen Albert says

    August 7, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    Shirley that is just the best of times and the making of memories!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena
    2012 Artists Series

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  21. Babs says

    August 8, 2012 at 12:07 am

    Your granddaughter is darling and what a fun day. I’d love to go to the Outer Banks. They aren’t too far away for a long weekend. Thanks for sharing your beautiful day.

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  22. Kelly says

    August 8, 2012 at 1:24 am

    What a beautiful beach!! I have never been there, but really hope to one day. Your grand daughter is a cutie. I can’t believe she’s not afraid of those little crabs. I am……and I’m an adult! Ha! Of course, being the only girl in the household, my crew (at the beach) purposely tried to scare me with them. So, not funny!! I wonder if those dunes are protected because of sea turtle nests. I know they are heavily protected.

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  23. South Shore Decorating Blog says

    August 8, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    She is SOOO cute! Why didn’t you drag the driftwood home? I would have…or is it bad to do that?
    Stacy

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  24. Jane says

    August 8, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Your granddaughter is filling her bucket with wonderful memories with her Pop and Nana! It has been a long time since we’ve been to the Outer Banks, but your beautiful images make me want to return.

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  25. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    August 8, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    What a great post … looks like such a great time. We lived on the eastern shore of MD for 5 years and never once made it to the outer banks … I know we would love it. And wish you could have grabbed that driftwood. šŸ™‚

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