You remember how much I hate to pack, right? It has been more than 10 years since I’ve taken a beach vacation*, and this time it was easy. A couple of bathing suits, a cover-up, a long strapless beach dress, a few pairs of shorts. And this:

It is going to be a good week, I think.

Further proof? I woke up at the beach this morning and found this cuteness beside my bed:

my niece, Angela, trying to be patient

She and I love to make sand castles. Remember? And so, I must sign off.

OBX, Day One

* 1) longer than a weekend 2) staying in a beach house 3) planning to spend every day on the beach