Family Vacation 2009

This year we spent our family vacation in Maryland at Assateague Island. We were camping in style thanks to the wonderful accommodations provided by Mom and Dad P. Monday was spent recovering from the 9-hour car ride down (over night). It was very hot. The kids were able to spend some time in the water and then clean off the salt in refreshing cold showers.

(Ashley and her friend Sophie)

On Tuesday, we ventured over to Ocean City boardwalk for lunch, ice cream, arcades and shopping. When we returned to the camp ground we had dinner than celebrated my birthday. Mom P and the kids made a delicious ice cream cake.

On Wednesday the weather cooled down quite a bit. We visited Chincoteague (the other side of the island...in VA) to check out the wildlife. Back at the camp ground the kids flew kites and rode bikes. We also witnessed a pony fight…2 stallions fighting over a herd right in front of our campsite.

On Thursday, we watched three deer from our campsite all day. I would say they were within 50 feet of us the whole time. Sean even came up close and personal with them while taking pictures.

The last day was beautiful…not too hot, not too cold. We spent it at the campsite relaxing, packing and dreading that 9-hour trek home that evening. All in all, we had a wonderful time. Thanks Mom and Dad P for letting us take over your home for a few days. Enjoy the rest of your stay and see you in June!