This last Saturday, in the middle of October, we took a morning trip to Carolina Beach. The sun was shining, the sky a deep, gorgeous blue, the breeze cool, the water colder. We played Frisbee, “built” mounds of sand, collected shells and dipped our toes in the water. Tom climbed the lifeguard tower, after Harper discovered its steps and tried to climb it first. I, being a typically Momma, took loads of pictures – all of which highlight this brilliant October sky and the sun sparkling off the chilled ocean.

What a beautiful day!