Life at the beach...again

We went on another fun beach trip last weekend before Eric disappears for two weeks during basketball camp.  This time, we went to Emerald Isle with some friends. The house we stayed at was great - ocean view, pool in back, private beach - you know, all the things I might have if I had a (few) million dollars in the bank.  I probably never will, and I'm ok with that, but for now, I feel lucky to have the next best thing...nice friends who offer up their houses to us.