Wednesday, July 18, 2018

A Little Getaway

My daughter was taking her family to Cape May, a lovely beach in New Jersey, for a couple of days, and invited me along.  Well, what else did I have to do for those couple of days?  So I drove to her house, hopped into her car, and adventuring we went.

I had never been to any of the Jersey Shore beaches before.  Honestly, as a teenager in Connecticut, I knew that all metro-New York teens went "down the shore" as they say, and truly wanted no part of it.  But Cape May is just far enough south that only families venture there; the rowdies stay a few miles north, where there is more entertainment.

Without further ado, pictures of my family and me (including 2 of my 3 daughters and my daughter's mother in law) enjoying, or hiding from, the sun:











I'm going to try to return more often; I'm trying to get my life on schedule, but it's really turning out to be very difficult re-centering my life, when I've lost the man who was my sun, moon and stars.  But look how happy that baby was playing in the sand!  Days like that help immensely.

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

10 comments:

Big Dude said...

I lived in south Jersey from mid high school thru college and made several trips to the Cape May beaches. Looks like good beach weather.

Sue said...

It looks like lovely weather and the little Miss is adorable. She looks like a very happy baby. I've been meaning to write but I don't know what to say. I don't know words that can make it better but know that I think of you often and wish I could help.

grace said...

bless your heart, marjie. my chest still gets tight when i think about your loss, and i'm thankful you have such an awesome family to surround you! there isn't much cuter than a baby in a bathing suit. :)

Nursebennett said...

Spontaneous trips are the best! Lovely family and that precious little one is adorable! I love watching babies and their wonder at the world.

Eileensews said...

Very cute pictures!

Rhodesia said...

Delighted that you managed to get away for a bit and it is good that you have a big family to make sure you are getting your life back on schedule. With no family support (I have no close family) I know I would find it very difficult if it happened to me. Take care and keep climbing that mountain. Very best wishes Diane

Pam said...

I love how much you love your beloved. I think he would be very proud that you are trying to re-center your life and that you're spending time away with your girls. I am sure being with your ADORABLE granddaughter is pretty wonderful too!!! I love that photo of you by the rocks - it's a framer! Sending lots of love your way & I think of you often. xoxo

Faye Lewis said...

Your baby is gorgeous Marjie! I think about you and I am so glad you visited the shore with your family.

rottrover said...

Marjie, sending love and Rottie kisses. So glad you're getting out and about. You're in our thoughts.

Lisa, Otto and Osa

pam said...

It's so good to see you back again. Honestly I think about you a lot and wonder how you are doing. I can't even begin to imagine how you feel. But you have a fabulous family and it's good to see you out! Love that photo on the rocks!