How Many Ocean Sunsets

Do You See on the East Coast?

Atlantic Beach, NC, the southern tip of the Outer Banks provides both sunrises and sunsets over the ocean in the fall.

Just spent the last two weeks here with lots of family visitors including our sons, Ben's fiancee Cheyenne, Susan's brother Ty and family, and of course, time with Susan's parents who live nearby.

It is always a relaxing and beautiful time at this time of year when we have the beach to ourselves and the weather is still summer-like. A little work, a walk on the beach, lunch or dinner overlooking the ocean, and an occasional adult beverage make this not at all hard to take. And oh yes, an occasional tractor drag race...

Here are some more pics from our visit

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It All Started with a New Sink

You all know how things go...and grow. With what started with a desire for a new stainless steel full sink (instead of the porcelain double sink we had), we recently completed our first-ever home remodel; we thought we'd start with the easiest project- the kitchen! Things went remarkably smoothly and we have a beautiful new kitchen including a workspace in what was our nook. Here are some before, during and after pictures.

BEFORE

DURING

AFTER