the joys of our summer.

One can only dream of taking exotic trips to places we've never been. Places which are completely out of our comfort zone where different languages are spoken. Places where food is out of the ordinary, yet tastes delicious. 

This summer passed by way too quickly for us, and although we didn't take any extragavant vacations out of the country most of our adventures were close to home.

And those are the best staycations vacations  in the world. 

Lazy strolls on the beach, picnics at various parks, bathing in the little blue pool, having simple BBQ's in our little backyard, thrift shopping, sno cones, water ice, good food, the Jersey shore, traveling to New England, New York City, Central Park, and Coney Island to name a few.

Summer is a perfect time to read good books, and catch up with friends from long ago. Spending time with family who travel from out west is always a summer treat for us, and friends who travel 1700 miles to see you is the icing on the cake. 

Those are the true joys of life among families and friends. 

It's true what they say-'time flies when you're having fun', and boy did the summer of 2013 do just that...fly!

School resumes tomorrow for my eighth, and third grader and they are ready. 

We will miss you summer, but know you'll be back next year, and we will definitely be waiting for you then!

And Fall, we're pretty much ready to greet you.