Virginia Beach Break

We have wanted to get away to Virginia Beach for a while, as Josh's uncle has a home there, just steps away from the beach.  We finally got our schedules to line up for a quick jaunt down to the ocean and had an absolutely lovely time, even with the brief visit.  We are definitely hoping to return sometime soon for some relaxation!

A view of the pelicans who fly over the house across the street multiple times a day.  

A few of the beach from just beyond the "First Row" of houses - absolutely gorgeous!

Bailey's first dip in the ocean

Playing with the sand, while touching the sand as little as absolutely possible.

Goofy girl 

Later we stopped by the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.  The park contains over 9,250 acres, situated on and around a thin strip of coastline typical of barrier islands found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Habitats include beach, dunes, woodland, farm fields, and marsh.  The beach was only a few feet away on the other side of the strip of land, and yet they seemed so far apart in their differences.

Michal was very happy to say hello to these "duckies." 

A view along the walkway in the marsh areas.

Michal with her Great Uncle Bill and Cecile.