This past weekend we drove up to New Jersey to see some of Ben’s old friends and to go to the beach. Ben’s friends Josh and Jul just had a baby girl (seriously JUST. Elsa is like a week old) and we were excited to go see them. They were gracious enough to let us stay at their house and cook us some great seafood. Ben was in heaven!! We were able to drive through a beach town called Wildwood (I guess it lives up to it’s name) and actually go to the beach in both Ocean and Atlantic City. I loved it!! Ben decided that even if we lived by a beach he wouldn’t want to go regularly unless he could surf each time. Plus he hated the crowds on the boardwalk. I on the other hand soaked up the sun and loved it all. (Although I agree with the surfing aspect-love it!!)

Hallie at 4 am when we left VA. We switched her to a front facing car seat and she loved it. (thanks Stacey) She did great on the trip,we only had to stop a few times.

Our little family on the Ferry from Delaware to Jersey

The Ocean City beach. Hallie hated the feel of the wet sand under her feet. Plus the water was freezing!

Holding her feet up so they wouldn’t touch.

Hal did LOVE playing in the sand in Atlantic City.

Getting buried by Dad with a smile on her face.

Despite her face in this picture she loved it. Although she did unbury herself shortly after this picture was taken. lol

Funny Story- we decided to put a regular diaper on Hal for the ride back from the beach. When we got to Josh and Jul’s we decided to put Hal in the pool to wash off all the sand. (She was a mess!!!! Sand in every single fat roll!)  This is a picture of her diaper after getting out of the pool. We laughed so hard! It couldn’t possibly hold anymore!!

We had tons of fun and fell in love with New Jersey. It is beautiful!! Thanks Josh and Jul for letting us stay with you.  We REALLY appreciated it! Elsa is a doll!!!