Beach Fun

Okay, so I'm more than a little late with this post, but things have been really busy at the Carter house! We took a trip to the beach in early October. My parent's, Caitlin, and her boyfriend Dylan joined us for the beginning of the week and our friends, Peerli and Brent came at the end. We had so much fun! Honestly, October is my favorite time of the year to go to the beach. The water is crystal clear and usually calm, there are no crowds, and by that time of year we all can use a little fun in the sun! Harper LOVES the beach! It's especially fun when she's got people like my Mom, Dylan, and Dat-Dat to keep her entertained! She spent hours playing in the sand and water with them. We all went and hunted crabs one night, Harper was afraid of and amazed by the crabs. She would chase them with her little flash light until they got to close to her, then

she would take of running in the opposite direction. Every time she saw a hole in the sand she would ask "Is that a crab house?" So cute!! We took her to an Alvin's Island and let her pick out a hermit crab to take home, she was so excited but hides in a chair when ever we let it wander around on the carpet.

While Brent and Peerli were there we decided to go to a zoo. I was a little hesitant to visit a zoo at the beach, but I'm so glad we did! It was wonderful. All of the animals were really close up and Harper got to feed ducks and other birds and pet a wolf! She thought this was the best thing! It was pretty fun for the adults as well...how often do you get the opportunity to pet a wolf?!?

Overall, this was a wonderful and much needed vacation for us all! Each year is more and more fun with Harper. I can't wait to see what next is like!

Bathing Beauty! This is Harper's first little two-piece bathing suit! Thanks Grammie!!

All ready for crab hunting!