Ocean City, NJ

We had a great time in Ocean City once again. We go every year. An,d I have been going every year since I was a baby.

The weather couldn't have been better. Every day was a great "beach day." The water was warm and jellyfish-free. Both Katie and Andrew are waterbugs and spend about 80% of their time in the water. The both love to look for sandcrabs, hermit crabs, baby clams, shells and so forth and this year was the first year they were really interested in surfing (really boogie-boarding). At first they needed help getting on to their boards to catch waves and then, just after one day, they were able to hop a wave and ride it in! I was very impressed, but not surprised. Once they set their mind to something, they aim to master it.

Andrew riding a wave in

Katie riding a wave in

Diggin' in the sand

Neither have ever had a fear of the water. They love it!

Andrew, Charlie and Katie

Of course we made a few trips to Gillians Wonderland Pier and Playland amusement rides. This year was the first year Andrew was tall enough to ride the kiddie rides along (have to be 36 inches) and Katie could ride some of the big kid rides with an adult (have to be 42 inches). Both were very excited! Mom and Dad were excited too that we didnt need to go on as many kiddie rides with them!

Charlie and Andrew braving the boats.

Katie and Daddy on the pirate ship - a big kid ride!

Katie (front) with Andrew, Aunt Carolyn and Charlie (2nd row)
Roller Coaster!

Andrew absolutely loves to mini golf. Katie loves it too, but he really has a passion for it. We went 3 times in 2 weeks. He was in his glory.

Kid pictures on the beach. They love each other, right???

Andrew (3 yr 6 mo), Katie (5 yr 8 mo), James (14 months), and Charlie (3yrs 10months)

Andrew and Katie piggies!