Sad to say, yesterday was our first trip to the beach, this summer. It's sad, because this summer is almost over. There are only about 2 weeks left (officially) and it's unlikely we'll get back to the beach again before school starts.
Last year's story was similar. We had one trip to the beach on a similar weekend in August, but we had an excuse because the Pope was ill much of the summer and we up against multiple surgeries and procedues. It simply wasn't feasible.
This summer, we didn't make it a priority. And I'm very sorry about that, because everyone, including me, absolutely loves the shore in the summer time. Mike grew up there. He met his childhood best friend at Long Beach Island. His parents owned a house there and he spent the entire summer as a resident on a lane owned by his best friend's parents. His best friend and his wife now own the lane. As a kid, my favorite summer memories are the week or two my parents rented a bungalo at the Delaware beaches. We'd swim in the surf all day and hit the boardwalk every night. It was heaven!
So this year, we finally made it to the beach! Our annual trek to Long Beach Island, to the lane where Mike grew up, to spend time with his best friend and a chance for the next generation to be friends for the day.
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| Ted's son with Mike's son... the tradition continues! |
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| Pope discovers the water coming to him! |
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| Best day ever! |
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| The girl found a sand crab for Pope.. not sure he knew quite what to do with it! |
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| All the little kids, enjoying a day on the beach, just like we did all those years ago. |
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| The "beach bum" just relaxing... |
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| Mike with his best friend, Ted |
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| Gathering for hors'deouvers before dinner. |
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| Silly kids! |
Sad to say, yesterday was our first trip to the beach, this summer. It's sad, because this summer is almost over. There are only about 2 weeks left (officially) and it's unlikely we'll get back to the beach again before school starts. 
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