Easter bike ride to Lake Artemesia

At Kayleigh's birthday party

the playground was awesome, and Thea and Liam got to watch skateboarders at the skate park.
Thea posed for me, but Liam was more elusive.

Thea the monkey bar climber

Running from my camera

I finally caught a picture of Liam

All's well in the big playground!

Crafts with Kayleigh

The birthday girl has the rainbow shirt!

Grayson's birthday party

at Pump-It-Up!!

My lil soccer player!

Starting the morning off right

Thea makes her goodbyes to Lisa and Jim's horses, especially Atticus.

Atticus loves peppermint candies

Liam & Thea, Nicki & Jacqui

They all had such a great day at the beach. They found crabs (all dead), saw lil jellyfishes in the water, walked out on a jetty to catch a different perspective of the beach and ocean, and played games while wading in the very cold ocean waves.

My little Sand Angel

Jim gives Liam a tractor ride

I remember getting these kinds of rides when I was a boy - I looked on and had a "full circle" moment. Thanks to Jim, Lisa, and their son Ben for being such wonderful hosts and letting us immerse ourselves in their family for a day.

On the beach in Asbury Park

The kids had such a blast for about 3 or so hours.

So glad they didn't sunburn

The non-cancer causing Sunblock that Heather had (same as the stuff Kelly got except a different brand) worked really well.

Is it Patrick?

...Or is it Patrick's cousin?

Bubble blasters!

Guess who wants a lapdog?

Heather took us to Wonder Bar where they host "Yappy Hour" and Thea fell in love with a Chihuahua.