(Can you tell which child in the photo above is being uncooperative? That would be mine – ahem.)
The Boardwalk is a magical place.
Pizza and caramel popcorn and salt water taffy and then a bunch of crazy rides to make you throw all that delicious food up.
I felt like a kid again – seriously, some of the rides that my boys went on were rides that I went on as a kid. Not even kidding. And my mom went on them when SHE was a kid. I was tempted to ask guest services questions about the reliability of said rides, but thought, hey, why ruin the magic?
I was surprised that Happy Buddy went on so many thriller rides… He has always been quite cautious about trying new things. Especially new things that drop suddenly or spin in circles for extended amounts of time. His only condition was that I ride with him and of course I was like, “Aw no, I would rather not have any fun.” 😉
The only disappointing thing about the Boardwalk was that it was probably 150% humidity and my growing hair could have almost qualified as another theme park attraction.
Now that we are home, the boys ask me only 1400 times a day if we can go back and I tell them that one day we will go back and then one day after that they will go back and bring their own kids to the boardwalk.
But by then I imagine the rides will be so old they will have probably disintegrated.
🙂
I hope y’all had a happy 4th of July!
– Julie
Ocean City Boardwalk!! Nothing like it.
Kathy! I know, right?! We just love it there. So nostalgic!
Were there pictures in each block? Mine did not come through. Can you send them again perhaps a different way? Your experience on the Boardwalk reminded me of our honeymoon. I teased and tormented Grandaddy to go on a particular ride and he finally agreed. He got so sick and barely made it to a patch of grass afterwards. Don’t think he ever forgave me for convincing him to get on board !!! Surely hope you are feeling better. We missed you at the cookout. Love, Grandmommy
you are a brave mom riding all those rides with your kids. I used to be able to ride before I had kids. I do miss it but it messes to much with my vertigo. I liked looking at the rides. Brought back good memories of when I was on the road setting them up and tearing down each week. I worked at a carnival for 22 years. My kids laugh at me because I check the ride out before I let them on it. if I feel it is not up to my standards, they won’t ride. I learned from the best on how to check a ride for inspection. Glad you and your family had an awesome time… thanks for sharing
Looks like a good time by all. What great memories being made by generation after generatlion!!
My favorite place!! Every year growing up our parents took us to the Jersey Shore for 3 weeks (we lived in Toronto Canada). More hours than I can remember were spent on the Ocean City boardwalk. We celebrated my parents 60th wedding anniversary last September there. My parents had gone to Ocean City on their honeymoon, fell in love with the place and returned every year for the last 60 years! I now live in British Columbia, Canada, but try to get back as often as I can. I have to say Brown’s donuts are my favorite:)
Linda! That’s so crazy!!! I love that you went there too! What a magical place!!
Julie, what’s the story behind Jet’s boo-boo (forehead)?
Oh haha! He slipped in the bathroom and bonked his noggin’ on the corner of the step stool. It was a traumatic night! Life with boys!
I love your black and white polka dot top! Where did you find it? I love your blog posts and how you have Christ in your life. Sometimes you post things when I need to see them.
Thanks, Stephanie! I got it at Old Navy a few years ago! I am kind of obsessed with polka dots. 🙂 Thank you for your sweet words!