Vacation

Last week we went on a much needed vacation. We drove to Myrtle Beach to see Jim's parents for a few days. While there we took Eve swimming at the pool each day (which she loved!) and had fun visiting with Grammie and Papa. Then on Monday we flew to Atlantic City and spent the next 4 days in Ocean City, NJ. This is the place that my family has been spending a week in August since 1982. The nostalgic factor was so high, I can't explain. We were able to stay with my brother's family (thanks, guys!) and my parents were with friends in a house 2 1/2 blocks away. We were across the street from the beach. I don't think I could have asked for a better vacation. I took a bunch of pictures, but there's no way I can post them all, so I'll just post the highlights. Let's start with the boardwalk. One night, Dave, Trina, Alex, Giovanni, Jim, Eve and I went to "the rides" on the boardwalk. Oh, boy. What a different experience as a parent. Anyhow, Alex had a blast!! Eve...not so much. Well, that's not true. When she and Giovanni were not being traumatized by the loud hydraulics and screaming kids, she did manage to enjoy the train ride with Dave, Alex, and me.

We went on the merry-go-round as well. Alex loved it.

Eve....not so much.

She did manage to calm down after a few revolutions.

Alex was lots of fun to be around. He's so bright it's scary. Jim and I had so much fun being Uncle and Aunt to him this week.

Here's Giovanni (5 months!!! Can you believe it?). Just a few more weeks in his helmet to keep his little (big) head perfectly shaped. I think it makes him look like a little toughie. He's such a good baby. A true pleasure to be around.

Here's Oma and Eve.

Tina and Eve. Tina and her family have been vacationing with our family since 1982. I have some old pictures I'll post soon. Some real gems.

Much of the gang.

I believe this was a self-portrait. I like it.

Eve couldn't get enough of the beach. She LOVED it. The first day or so she stood at the water's edge. After that, no way. She wanted to go past the breakers and swim. Luckily the surf was pretty calm. We were able to carry her out with out getting pounded. She was able to do her little butt bobbing thing in the water. Totally cute. Oh, and our friends Eve, Tom and Lucius came for a day. I am bummed that I forgot to take a single picture. Duh!!

Eve liked having her feet buried in the sand.

Believe it or not, that's actually a tankini. The top piece only looks like a bikini because it kept riding up. I do think her belly is cute, though.

Josie had lots of fun in Myrtle beach with Grammie, Papa and Kirby while we were in OCNJ. She was a little terror (typical puppy), but enjoyed herself. She especially loved looking out the storm door!