First Beach Days

Growing-up in Long Island, I spent A LOT of time at the beach. There were so many and I loved (and still love) 'em all. Give me my Long Island beaches any day...especially the ones

all the way out east. Ohhhhh yeahhhh.

Back to reality. Back to Staten Island. Yes. I will go to a beach, any beach, and

frequent it regulary, and if it's this close to our home, definitely.

Luckily, my cub appreciates the sand, sun, and breeze just as much as I do.

With this unseasonably warm weather, we have just naturally gravitated

towards the shores of "la Isla de Staten."

This is South Beach. We love the boardwalk and of course, the view of

our awesome bridge. Love it.

We have gone the last two days during my favorite time, "magic hour" as photographers call it...between 4pm and 7pm. We both love looking for souvenirs to take home.

Right now, we are in the process of finding different types of containers to hold

our treasures.

Since last year, I've had a real thing for sea glass. I love its soft edges and muted colors...

and the fact that something so sharp and dangerous was smoothed over by

the gentle yet powerful movements of the water.

I love to look at it in the light and hold it in my hand.

Today, Cub had a visit with her Daddy at the beach.

I enjoyed relaxing on a blanket and

just breathing

and being.

So happy to return to one of our favorite places.