Episode Seven: Fun in the Sun

We took one of our free weekends and traveled down the Jersey Shore to Point Pleasant...No, we didn't see Snooki or Ronnie or Mike, but we did enjoy a fabulous day at the beach. It was Addie's first time ever at the beach and it was so wonderful! It was sunny and warm, a little windy, but a perfect day for relaxing. Addie looked so cute in her little sunglasses and while Addie napped, we spent our afternoon playing like little kids in the sand...our sand castle totally rocked!

Unfortunately, because of Hurricane Irene, the water was closed. The hurricane waves had brought in a HUGE mound of sand over 20 ft high and the beach, instead of gently sloping to the water, met the waves with a forceful crash. They were too powerful and so no one was allowed into the water.

 But it was still a beautiful day and Addie got to put her toes in the sand and into some of the little pools of water that had come over the sand bench.

 The best part of the day came in the evening when we grabbed a bite to eat on the boardwalk which was awesome.  It was so family friendly and everyone was out with kids and strollers just enjoying the weather.  We walked around the amusement park and went to the aquarium and had a blast being out together.

Addie contributed to the day's adventures by blowing out her diaper, not once, not twice, but FOUR times.  I didn't bring enough changes of clothes (seriously, who brings 4 changes of clothes) and by the end of the day that little girl was simply toting a small white diaper cover. I got a few "oh, that poor baby...what is that mother thinking!?!" kind of stares from overly concerned women up and down the Boardwalk. Oh well, at least it was warm outside!

Episode Six: Man-Made and Natural Disasters
Episode Five: Hilton Hotel Living

Episode Four: I Hate Airports

Episode Three: Motherhood

Episode Two: Home Away From Home

Episode One: The Blessing