Now, the drive to Wrightsville Beach is only supposed to be 2.5 hours from Durham. It's one of the reasons we decided to head down there this year instead of South Carolina. However, after being sat on by a torrential downpour for a good portion of the drive, it took us longer. We also had Mr. Benjamin get a bit hungry and have to stop for a meal. But we really didn't mind the extended drive all that much. We were on the way to the beach and therefore didn't have much of a schedule!
Eventually we pulled up at the Dune Ridge condos at Wrightsville Beach. It was after 4pm and Gram and Gramps had already arrived. Evan was really excited about seeing the beach and headed straight up to our balcony when we got upstairs to our condo. After some settling in and a little bite for Evan's dinner, we had to head down to the beach! Gramps stayed up with Baby Ben, and Gram, Ian, Evan, and I headed down.
The sun was setting and the beach looked beautiful. It's the best feeling to step onto the beach for the first time and know that you get to spend the whole week there. Evan was excited too. He went out to the waves, but then kept a white-knuckled grip on our hands while the waves licked at his toes. He wouldn't get out very far, which is good considering how big those North Carolina waves can get so close to the shore.
As it neared toddler bed time we reluctantly headed upstairs and vowed to continue our beach exploration the next morning. It turned out to be a fabulous week! Stay tuned for all the details...
(The view facing inland from the front door of our condo)
(Our home for the week)
(We head down to the beach for the first time.)
(and dip our toes in the ocean)
(toddler bliss)
(What a difference a year makes! Here's a shot from our first evening at the beach last year.)
1 comment:
Looks like a beautiful place! Wow, Evan sure has grown up in a year. He is such a big boy!! Love, Mommie Dearest
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