OK, the home of our dreams and not NJ. We had an uneventful trip and were splashing in the pool by about 3 pm today. We had to drag TMQ out of the pool for dinner. He has changed so much since our last visit. We enjoyed an after dinner dip and then Quinn crashed. Life is good :). Looking forward to Trunk Bay tomorrow.
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24? Actually it was about 23. 23 hours that Don and I spent apart from Quinn to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Mom and Pam volunteered to stay with Quinn so that Don and I could have a night alone. Don and I enjoyed our time alone VERY much and it was a much needed break. And I\’m happy to report that Quinn, mom, and Pam also survived and had a great time doing it.
Don and I decided we would like to go somewhere relaxing so we headed \’down the shore\’ to Long Branch NJ. The town itself was not so great, but the \’resort\’ area was really nice. Our hotel was right on the beach and we were within walking distance of everything we needed.
Here\’s a view from our hotel room looking towards the main shopping/eating/drinking area of Long Branch.
We had lunch right on the water and enjoyed some oysters and a couple of beers.
Then we took a walk along the beach and Don saved this baby crab.
The hotel where we stayed hosts lots of conferences and weddings. There was a wedding in progress while we were walking on the beach.
Here\’s a look off our balcony down to the lounge area in front of the hotel. We may have spent a bit of time there later with a glass of sangria 🙂
I\’m not sure why, but we were up the next morning to see the beautiful sunrise.
We had a really nice time and enjoyed being able to spend alot of time together alone. Ten great years with many more to come!
ps…I just got my New Jersey Living Magazine and there was an article about Long Branch.
On a recent weekend we made a family trip to Starbucks. Yeah, yeah you say. But this time we walked. It\’s only a little over a mile but not necessarily the most scenic route. Central Ave doesn\’t quite compare to Greenlake. But, here we go….
(I should note that I gave all of these pictures a \”butterscotch vintage\” treatment.)
Down the street.
Through the parking lot by the local swimming pool and through the woods.
Pit stop to check out a drainage ditch.
We cross under the train tracks and enter \”town\”.
We made it! Quinn enjoys his first Vanilla Bean Frappucino.
The stroller loaded up for the picnic ahead and any possible 2-year old request.
We\’ve entered Mindowaskin Park and found that our local geese have gosling\’s.
Nothing like going over a bridge and throwing stuff in the water.
And running up and down the ramp to the bandstand/pavillion. We were headed to the playground but there was no need when we had the ramp and stairs.
Sitting in a tree. He\’s not that crazy about it, despite his happiest of faces.
Attracting the ducks. Quinn kept throwing rocks and sticks in the water and the geese thought he had something good to offer — not!
Headed home after a great time at the park!
The White House 