Part 2, Surf City Vacation 2011

Thursday evening we rented two cruiser bikes from 50 South Surf Shop. Tony's was silver and mine was pink with a basket. :) We rode them for a few miles while the sun lowered along the horizon.

Friday morning we set out for a bike adventure. We rode from our beach house to the Quarter Moon Bookstore & Coffee Shop, 6.2 miles away. It was seriously so much fun!! 

Half way there...

Tony had iced espresso - I had iced coffee. Then we leisurely browsed the store, read a couple short stories together, and purchased The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. We have really enjoyed reading it and have a goal to finish that and The Hobbit prior to seeing The Hobbit in theatre next December!! 

Rabbit trailed to the ocean side...

And then to the sound :) 

Tony's coming back for me; I had stopped to take a picture. 

That afternoon, after some time on the pier & in the sand, we set out for another bike adventure - a bike pub tour. We were totally inspired by our friend Tom. Not many places were open, but we found a few. :) 

That evening, our last night there, we all gathered at Daddy Mac's Beach Grille for a fabulous dinner and great view of the sunset!! 

Saturday we took our usual "last day" photos on the deck. :)

Surf City Vacation 2011

The sun set and rose seven times during our family vacation at Surf City, NC. It was so relaxing and fun and adventurous. Like a much needed full system reboot. We moved "all" our stuff into the beach house and made it home for an entire week. Our bed was graced with our trusty 400 thread count sheets and flannel comforter. The kitchen was stocked with lots of yummy food and drinks. The blinds were opened to let as much sunshine and beachy scenery in. uno attack and cards were placed on the edge of the long dining room table. The sound of waves drifted through open windows. The beach was our backyard for a whole week. The pier only a block away. And lots of quaint little shops within walking distance. 

the morning view from our deck

morning cartoons

Walks along the sound :) 

cloudy days

long walks in the sand

hello crab

this little bird walked beside me for about 3 minutes :)

laid under the trees

good night moon

a looong morning walk at south topsail where the ocean meets the sound,
lots of rain clouds in the near distance :)

lots of time soaking in the sunshine

and watching the waves roll in

Tony & I fell in love with the Tickle Monster book and complimenting monster gloves!!