Favorite pass-time is to dig in the sand to make "homes" for all the creatures Ike catches...fiddler crabs, various fish, hermit crabs, star fish.

Ellen on the beach reading her new Kindle which she loaded with books prior to leaving. She said it was the best present she has ever received. You just have to love that kid!

Sand casltle decorated elaborately with moving parts!

The water has been so nice this year. It is cooler than last year and the beach is unbeatable. The water to me seems more bouyant than in the Gulf of Mexico and of course the color is just stunning. It is amazing to look at. I don't think pictures can show how beautiful it is. The kids and I have decided that we should start an antiliter campaign. These guys don't fully appreciate what they have. I bet after a few good sandstorms they would see the light.

- B.Lee