OCMD

We just got back from the most amazing family beach vacation. I can’t remember the last time ALL THREE OF US were so relaxed and had so much fun. We drove down to check out Ocean City, MD. We always do the Jersey shore and thought this year we would mix it up a little and try somewhere new. Boy did we love everything about OCMD.

Day 1: It was about a 2 ½ hour drive and the weather was overcast, and not really a ‘beach’ day.  Once we got checked into the hotel we headed straight to the boardwalk. Like any other boardwalk, they had rides, yummy ‘junk’ food, performers, and all the cool t-shirt shops. Zoe’s favorite thing about the boardwalk is the arcade. There is something about spending all your allowance money on games to win tickets to buy stuff that you can get at the dollar store. Not that I blame her because we’ve all been there and done that plus, I love skeet ball, and the fudge is pretty good too!

Day 2: After breakfast at the Fractured Prune (a hand dipped donut shop) we headed to Assateague Island to search for the wild ponies and enjoy the beach. Shelli has wanted to visit Assateague since she was about Zoe’s age.  I had to hear her tell Zoe the story of ‘Misty of Chincoteague’ about a hundred times over the last few weeks.  I am not sure who was more excited about seeing the ponies, Shelli or Zoe…  After going through the visitor center we began the drive through the park, it took about 10 minutes, but sure enough we saw a pack of horses grazing within camera range. It was the coolest thing I’d ever seen and I know Zoe and Shelli thought the same thing. We even saw a few standing on the side of the road. It was really amazing to see. We are looking forward to going back and camping there.

 Day 3: BEACH, surfing, BEACH, surfing, BEACH, well you get the picture…

Day 4: Yucky weather, so we took advantage of Delaware’s tax free Outlet Shopping – Everyone made out pretty good!

 Day 5: Slept in, packed up, visited the Fractured Prune one last time, and headed home.

And what is a trip to the shore without an old time photo????? Boy did we laugh!!!

This was a great way to end the summer. We feel refreshed, re-connected, and oh so thankful for quality time together as a family. Life is good!