Labor Day at the Beach

So, we decided to spend Labor Day weekend up in NJ at the beach with the Toskovich clan. The first couple of days was spent waiting out the remnants of tropical storm Ernesto to blow through. Beside a lot of wind and rain, nothing bad happened. Friday was spent lounging around the house. We caught up on some TV shows and enjoyed relaxing. Saturday we decided to head down the coast to Atlantic City with Matt and Noelle Toskovich, to walk the boardwalk and see the sights. It was the first time to that great and historic city for everyone (except me) so it was fun to see everyone's impression of the place. We met up for dinner with Allison's Aunt Randy and Uncle Chris who were there for a show. We ended up at Pickles, which I think is part of Harrah's, right on the boardwalk. After a good meal and a quick walk through the new mall on the pier, we headed back to quiet Point Pleasant.

The day after a storm is usually really nice and Sunday was no exception. After church Al and I took our niece and nephew down for a walk on the beach. We had a great time and even got to watch the bodyboarding competition that was going on that day. Later that evening we had a big BBQ with some other extended family members and friends. The night ended after multiple games of mafia and psychiatrist around the fire pit. Monday was also a beautiful day and we managed to soak up some rays at the beach. We also found our way to the pool in the backyard where we relaxed before the long drive back to VA. Oh, did I mention the two games of monopoly that went down? Well, despite tough competition, I finished first and second. I think we'll be playing many more times in the years to come - if Kevin can handle losing to me every time.

All in all, we had a great time with the family over the holiday weekend and look forward to many more memories from the shore.