Sunny Day (Nanny's Vacation Part 4)

Tuesday dawned a much nicer day.  We prepared breakfast for everyone (omelettes from our eggs, sausage, and a fruit buffet).  Then Abram and Dad took the boys out for a while, and I finished getting chili into two large crock pots my aunts had brought.  

I insisted on my own trip back out to the beach later, and there we no protests.  

 The stormy weather and the spring tide had brought in lots of tiny shells.

 I collected an assortment for a special project.  My favorites are the totally asymmetrical oysters and the symmetrical scallops.

 Owen and Graddaddy went way out into the ocean.

 That evening, we all celebrated cousin Tommy's birthday with decorate-your-own cupcakes.

Wednesday we spent a little time on the beach before heading out.  The rest of the family was staying a couple more days, but we needed to get back to look after our chickens (who had been fed and watered by some sweet neighbors who collected the eggs as payment).  We are so glad to have been able to be a part of Nanny's Vacation this year.  What a legacy for her to leave - all those folks getting together and having a good time together.