Ocean City

We left Jodie's and headed for the beach. Ocean City, NJ was perfect for families and we had a blast despite the weather (overcast, chilly, and on the last day a downright nor'easter!).

We got a rare family photo:

Pip and Vivian loved the boardwalk and all its fabulous food, rides, and people watching. We even rented a little bike/cart and rode the whole thing. Vivian was not happy about this initially, but quickly warmed up to it once we started moving.


When the rain began we took cover in a mini-golf course. Luckily it was empty so Pip's style of play was not a problem (read repeating favorite holes over and over, shoving rather than hitting the ball, and both of then generally running all over the place).


Both of them were unstoppable on the boardwalk. Phil and I gave in and just ran right along with them.


One evening we stayed out a bit later than normal and went to Wonderland. Pip rode his first bumper cars .. what fun!


Despite this video, we were successful in getting them to sleep in the same room:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkKGknoqbg8

And, rain be darned, we made the best of it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjX8JVk9SBk

There were lots of good pics from this adventure, including Pip's first bunk bed experience (top bunk, of course) and some cabinet climbing (R rated).
http://picasaweb.google.com/NatalieBalas/200909SeptemberOceanCityNJ?authkey=Gv1sRgCOy59aqt9p-b6QE&feat=directlink