Indian Summer In September.

For a while it felt like summer didn't  want to leave us and then the temps went down to the 60's and then last weekend they went back up to the 80's. Although it's autumn it totally felt like summer again and so we ventured out to Long Beach Island. If we had our bathing suits we would have gone to the beach and played in the water! This was truly an Indian summer and so we took advantage of the weather and walked barefoot on the sand, and the sun shine down on our face. Lighthouses are my thing and this is one of my favorites. It's sooooo tall and the location is perfect. We've come here many times to have picnics or just walk along the visitors trail. It wasn't crowded and the weather was perfect. I had fun taking pictures and hearing the sound of the waves. These kids just informed me today that they are total beach babies. They absolutely love the ocean! No matter the weather we will come here just to take in the sounds of the ocean and to capture this lighthouse in all it's beauty! 

On The First Day Of January in 2019....

There's something about the ocean that brings renewal to the soul. At least it does for me, and I'd like to think it's the same for my family. Three years ago on New Years day I woke up and felt the sudden urge to go the beach. I love the fact that we literally live 35-45 minutes away from a few beaches along the shore, which gives us no excuse to go. The beach, like the mountains, is the closest thing to God, and because they are His creation I never want to take it for granted. Coming here with my family helps us think about what's to come, and how we want to be in the new year. 

Barnegat Lighthouse.

Ever since we took a trip to Maine 12 years ago, and discovered the lighthouse in Cape Neddick I automatically fell in love with lighthouses. And when I first stepped foot inside a lighthouse I was amazed at the history as to how they are built, and to look at the ocean from atop of a lighthouse is absolutely amazing! Growing up near the gulf in Texas really made me a beach girl, and for that I will always be grateful! I'm a beach girl through and through, and love venturing out to the beach no matter what season it is. This past spring break brought us so many small adventures, and the fact that we kept it low key, and close to home are the best trips ever! ya yeet.