Great visit!

Yes folks- Chris, Laura & Owen made it to the States, and we were fortunate enough to be invited to share their vacation at the beach in New Jersey. The town was called Point Pleasant, and it was indeed very pleasant. The weather was wonderful- very hot still, and the ocean was warm enough for Chris, Erika (yes, she was there as well) and Tom to go swimming. The rest of us put our feet in the waves only.

Owen didn't like the water, but he had a great time in the sand. This town also had a boardwalk with rides and other amusements that kept us occupied when we weren't at the beach.

It was a perfect way to end our summer!


Grandma and Grandpa Smith came down for a day as well, so Owen had all of his grandparents together for a short while. He didn't seem too confused, and enjoyed all the attention. He really didn't like the Grandmas' attempt to get him in the water though. As you can see, he is fleeing!

This was the Super Truck ride, and Owen LOVED it! Here is Auntie Erika being hauled around the track. Sadly, Uncle Mike was not able to join us as he was busy moving his company to new offices in DC.

It seems that Chris is an excellent frog flipper, and won a stuffed animal for Owen. If you look closely at the upper left corner, you will see the frog flying toward the lily pad.

Here is the happy family at the beach.