With just a week before she heads back to school, Hannah had the chance to cut her work day short. Of course, we went to the beach.

I love August and September because the migrating shorebirds visit in large numbers.

These Semipalmated Plovers entertained us

with their dance up and down the beach.

The beach was rocky today making it hard to stroll through the surf, but the rocks gave the birds great cover.

These Sandpipers were late arrivals to the show as the tide worked it’s way in.

They are the sweetest little birds – if a bit wary.

While I followed the shorebirds, Hannah found a perch and simply enjoyed being.

I want to stop time and keep home!