Farewell to Summer: Ocean City 2014

One of the perks of living in Maryland is that we get to go hang out on the beach with my old roommate Jamie when she comes to see her parents. This trip to Ocean City was at the very end of the season. We were there on the first day of school for most kids, so we got a great hotel rate and smaller crowds. I'm really going to miss that perk next year when Beckett heads to kindergarten.

We packed in as much as we could. In the evening we hit up the rides on the boardwalk because there is just something so fabulous about putting your kids on rides.

In this picture Felix looks thrilled and Beckett looks nervous. Once the ride started it was quite the opposite. Felix was terrified.

After that we went opted for something a little gentler. You can see that Felix recovered quickly.

I love how the boys could ride together on so many rides. At times like these they are good pals.

After the rides it was time for some ice cream.

Beckett loves hotels. This drive to the beach felt so long because every few minutes he would ask, "When are we going to get to the hotel?" or "We're going to the hotel first, right?"

On the balcony the next morning.

Time for the beach.

The best part of this beach trip was definitely getting to hang out with Jamie and her family. This year we got to meet the twins and Jeff's parents. And Jamie's parents are always wonderful. I'm so lucky that I get to see them again even though Jamie and I graduated from college long ago.

Just like old times. I love old friends.

P.S. More Ocean City here and here.