Sand and Snow

Everytime we decide to go away for the weekend, we usually end up in New Jersey.  Adam's parents own a place and we try to take advantage of it when we can.  Due to Adam's schedule, he usually doesn't have off on weekends so when they happen, we try to plan something worth while for the few days.

I love coming to the beach with Adam and the kids and my second husband, Nick.  Nick was part of the deal when I met Adam and I am glad for it.  The three of us fit well together and we always have a great time together.  I think that is why we have such a great time in Disney (but that is topic for a separate blog).  A picture, not from the beach, but from our wedding of me and both my husbands.

The problem with us is that the beach house gets rented in the summer so we are limited to going to the beach when it is not rented.  That usually means that we are down here in the off-season.  We have been here every month that is not June, July and August.  We do get to come in the summer, but we usually do that as a whole family which is quite a different experience.  But now, its quiet, relaxing and most importantly its a break from the everyday hustle and bustle.

Most people look at me a little strange when I say we are going to the beach for the weekend especially when it is snowing.  Its less about location and more about being able to spending time together and doing things that we wouldn't do at home.  At home, we think about what we should do: laundry, cleaning the bathrooms, straightening up, mowing the lawn (Adam's duty), or whether or not we want to paint the master bedroom (something we are still thinking about).  Here, we can sit, watch a movie and do nothing.

Anna loves to come to the beach because she likes to look at the ocean and there is a park we can walk to when its nice or visit the library. (Anna's first trip to the beach during the off season is the picture to the left) We do it as often as we can, but I like the feeling I get when I know we are coming.  I can leave life at home and just enjoy my family.  Life seems to stay in Pa and I like that, I leave all those worries and fears there and know that I can relax, hang out with some of my favorite people and maybe even have a beer or two.