Day 9- and most of 10

 
Well I missed my "deadline" yesterday. You see, I got sunburned yesterday and so I collapsed into bed as soon as we got home. We spent the day on Hunting Island. It's a state park with a lighthouse and a beach. I only got sunburned where I put sunscreen - and where I didn't. Odd enough my face didn't burn. I'm glad.

We went to the lighthouse first. It is 136 feet high and has 167 steps. And we climbed them all! We were able to walk out at the top. It was so windy and a little freaky. We felt like we were sliding off the whole time. It was cool to see the ocean from that high.

Afterwards we went to the beach. OOhhhh. It was so much fun. The guys let the waves break over their backs to make a huge splash. Kade was a little nervous - with good reason. Tide was coming in and the breakers were over her head. She squealed and laughed and ran with the waves chasing her. With the breeze and the water and sand, it was a total sensory experience for her. She was so happy. Jost and I went out beyond the breakers for a little while. We were letting the waves bob us up and down. It was fun until one wave caught me when I wasn't looking. It broke over my head and picked me up and rolled me. Before I could get my feet under me the next wave hit me and rolled me again. It was a wild ride. Only hurt where I scuffed my leg on the sand. Jost assured me it was as funny looking as I thought. Still, I was done with being out past the breakers so I went and collected sea shells for a bit.

We built a sand castle together too and dubbed it Tabby Castle. We left before the tide washed it away. It was a beautiful day - even though I am a crispy critter today.