Camping on Okracoke

This time last year, Bryan and I took Hannah and Jonah on a 5-day camping trip to Ocracoke Island. It was absolutely beautiful and we had a great time (except for the mosquitos that tried to carry us away!). This was Jonah's first trip to the beach. As a 3-month old puppy, he wasn't so sure of the big waves and cool water, but he sure did love playing in the sand! Hannah on the other hand loved the water and couldn't wait to go swimming.





The 2-hour ferry ride over to the island





Jonah crashed out after a long day of playing on the beach. He looks like a little baby seal.

Do you even recognize me with all of this sand on my face??

Oops, tangled leashes! We wanted to let them run freely on the beach because there was no one around for a half-mile, but the park rangers checked on us frequently to make sure they were leashed. Don't tell, but we let them run after the rangers left (hey, it was their vacation too!).

Jonah dug himself a big hole to lay in. I guess he liked the cool sand on his belly!

Hannah fast asleep back at the campground.

Jonah was right at home at the campground with all of his toys. We were so impressed with how well behaved he was. We had some teenage girls that camped right near us and they all fell in love with Jonah!

Back on the beach for another day of fun!

Hannah watching us cook shrimp and grits...and hoping that some of the shrimp "fall" on the ground for her!