Annabel and Haley kept Gracie occupied and happy for many an hour this holiday weekend. Thanks Girls!
We found this fake fuzzy flower at the dock while checking out our new boat...
From the downstairs of our condo at the marina. This shrimp boat is unloading it's goods
And beer! Thanksgiving buffet at the Oriental Marina
We missed a lovely dinner invitation from new friends but we were quite satisfied with our arrival at Oriental. Spacious accommodations and a heart meal
Mike prepping for tomorrow's boat hunting
In the Goose Creek going to the Bay River
We sampled southern pecan pie and pumpkin pie plus mashed potatoes and a salad with steamed shrimp. Yummy!
Goofing around waiting for our smorgasbord
A barge transporting vehicles early in the morning
Grace had to get her picture with Santa!
We loved all their pinwheels too
A beachy spot to eat before we crossed the Albermarle Sound
Grace was so happy that she didn't wait for her bathing suit and built castles and played in the water
Had to get a shot for depth percetion
Grace could sleep inside this tree it had such a large entrance
Grace ate a 3oz steak and a plate of fruit for dinner - Kudos to the chef
She alwayswants to steer now!
Went up about 6 feet and now we head out
The lock master thought we were crazy in such a littl boat!
This guy was really nice an been living in his boat 20 some years!
Tied up an going up to get thru the lock to the other side
Dad taught her how to steer the boat
And we're off on the ICW! The starting point after Portsmouth
Now with little ones like her! She enjoyed the company
We jumped in on a k class learning about the five senses
Grace shopping at the grocery store
Sweet young girl Grace
Baby sledding Grace
Mmm, bier, spaetzle and beef! How can you go hungry in Portsmouth? So many restaurants so little time!
We even followed a truck go in and out of both sides of the tunnel
Grace thought boating OVER a tunnel was way cool
Helicopters, fighter jets and lots of navy boats everywhere today!
Once we passed thru a barge had to enter requiring the bridge to lift straight up without a split in the center
From Curtis Bay. Mike wanted to get this one for his brother and memories of Reload
Where we docked for two days. Grace didn't wanna leave and thinks there isn't any better place than where she is. How young and cool is that?!
Smithfield VA and its attractions
...we got her back after our escape!
Grace was the sheriff who put us up in the stocks but...
Couldn't pass up these boat photo ops. Reminded us of the game!
Had sails up and passed thru VA's military practice area
Tied up to a tree for lovely night but didn't see any meteor shower:(
An unexpected Monday departure after Hurricane Ida cleanup
Grace already into her crafts as we set sail
High Street Inn. A lovely place for the night and longer if we could've. Thanks to all for this wonderful birthday!
Waiting for the Amtrak in Baltimore
Ready with our luggage to hop onboard
Seahorses were Gracies favorite
