Shackleford Island _ 10.22.2010

It was a beautiful fall day in eastern North Carolina, and we enjoyed it with family. We took a chartered boat from Harkters island to Shackelford island. Greyson did such a great job. He walked the entire way, not once asking to be picked up. During our time on the island we found lots of shells, four jellyfish; three dead and beached, one alive and swimming in an inlet near shore. Greyson decided he'd like to wade in the surf, so I let him go in his underware and shirt. As I was setting his stuff down to go out and stand next to him, a large amount of surf came up and took Greyson's legs out from under him. Down he went; he was more scared then hurt. Soaking wet and crying I got him out of his soaked clothes and into his dry pants and coat. We didn't see any horses while walking on the island, though we came across many piles of manuer. Jason and Alan saw some, but hey were miles ahead of us. We spent two hours on the island - it was a joy. On the boat ride back to the mainland Greyson got to drive the boat - actually drive. The captain didn't control the steering wheel at all, he just told Greyson which direction to turn the wheel. He was so serious as he was driving; looking around for other boats and everything. It was a great day!