Leaving our footprints. . . . . .

It was such a fun weekend. 

The beach in November is still fabulous. . . . . . . . . .

when the sun shines and you have a granddaughter along to get you out 

and walking in the brisk air, while you in turn give her driving lessons on 

shoreline roads…..what more could two senior citizens want! 

Sunset as only sunset can be at the coast.

Jasmin's senior school chorus, of which she is Student Director this year, is 
named the Sanderson Sandpipers. It seemed quite fitting that her beach 
companion was the sandpiper, wading elegantly, unbothered by 
the cold water of the Atlantic Ocean. . . . .

We left our footprints in the cold sand. . . . . Bob, Jasmin, Mary

We wished we could be on a fishing boat, close to the pelicans and gulls.  

Instead we enjoyed the catch - ocean fresh flavorful shrimp and 

flounder cooked to perfection that evening, sitting in a restaurant with the 
ocean lapping the sands outside the window. . . . . . . . . .

We braved the icy water and foam - taking pics and looking for shells. . . . . . .

If sunset was lovely, sunrise was fantastic.
Pelicans already hunting for breakfast - later dolphins were playing
 in the ocean right outside our hotel windows.

Keeping up the annual tradition - a photo of us in the beach hotel room closet doors!

Hope you enjoy these 'postcards' from the North Carolina coast.

Do you like to visit the beach in the off-season?

Senior Year. . . . . .

A shout-out to Jasmin!

Just a grandmother's proud moment……

As another school year commences many of our 

children, and grandchildren, are already working 

hard as they settle into their classes 

and adjust to new schedules.

Our granddaughter Jasmin, now a high school senior, 

certainly appears to have a very busy year ahead.

Although she doesn't plan a musical career, her 

great love of music plays a huge part in

her daily education. 

As a first soprano in a chorus known for achieving 

many awards, both locally and nationally, and with 

a Director who himself has been recognized in the USA 

as one of the very best, being chosen for this 

important position is just one, but a big one, 

of Jasmin's dreams come true.  

This important senior year Jasmin will be very busy.

I know she'll manage to do it all though because she is 

a very special young person who, at seventeen, has shown 

that she is mature, forward-thinking, thoughtful, 

helpful, gracious, reliable, and thought of highly 

by her peers.

Way to go Jasmin!

We are so proud of you.

Am I bragging? You bet I am!