Soak It In!

Can you believe it’s August already?! This summer is really going by faster than I would like, so I wanted to take a break from reminiscing about last month’s trip to enjoy the here and now. After all as great as it is to enjoy  the beauty of another country, there are plenty treasures in our good ol’  New Jersey still waiting to be discovered. We may not have funky colored sand or pretty blue waters, but in a pinch, the Jersey Shore does the trick! Last week I took a day off from work and joined a few friends for some fun in the sun – no tears this time!  We went to Martell’s Tiki Bar in Point Pleasant Beach where we enjoyed the private beach area.  It was fun, fun, fun to forget the to-do list and just enjoy the company of great people.  I know that won’t always be the case and I’m expecting things to get busier once September arrives, but I’m enjoying being in the moment and soaking in the last few weeks of summer.

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August 3, 2011 - 3:46 am

Life with Kaishon - That sounds like SO MUCH FUN! : )
I need to do my wedding posts and I just can’t. What is wrong with me Maddy? The pictures are ready to go.
I am sorry if I am holding you up and making you madder than a hornet at me.
I miss you.
I want to live next door to you.
Sending love.
And hugs.
And happy wishes.

August 3, 2011 - 3:53 am

katrina - sounds like you had an all-around super time, maddy — good for you. you deserve that r&r! ♥

August 3, 2011 - 6:46 am

Tiera - Love it! Gotta take the time to enjoy life while you can :)

August 3, 2011 - 9:20 am

Emil - Yes please!! A) I need a vacation at the beach PERIOD. B) I will just take that bucket of beer and see you late okay? Thanks :)

August 3, 2011 - 11:26 am

very married - ya gotta soak it all in while ya still can. looks relaxing!

August 3, 2011 - 12:00 pm

Sarah - Dodeline Design - Sounds like a great idea!

August 3, 2011 - 12:22 pm

Lee Oliveira - Love this shots Mandy… and yes please.. Corona!
Lee x

August 3, 2011 - 1:16 pm

Amy - Ah, looks {and sounds} like a perfect day!

August 3, 2011 - 1:19 pm

Cafe Fashionista - The Jersey Shore is such a fabulous place to spend the last days of summer – love! :)

August 3, 2011 - 2:58 pm

Chavonne - the funny thing is, with everything going on, I’m still managing to see the glass as half full. Everyone keeps saying summer is half over/ Im thinking yay there is still a good amount time left :). Anyway we were supposed to go to the beach today for O’s bday but the weather is gonna suck so change of plans. Glad you got to enjoy the beach!

August 3, 2011 - 7:38 pm

Gloria - What a fun outing! That bucket of icy Coronas is making me wish it was Friday :-)

August 3, 2011 - 8:17 pm

tinajo - Looks wonderful – and no, can´t believe it´s August, it´s all going too fast!

August 3, 2011 - 10:38 pm

Sabine - Good on you! I also love to (re)discover the beaches in our area… I think we often forget that some really good things are directly before our nose!

August 4, 2011 - 10:24 am

Leia - Oh my goodness… I so envy you right now. It’s pouring with rain over here at the moment!

August 4, 2011 - 11:40 am

Pink Ronnie - Soak it up because before you know it, winter will be around!
Ronnie xo

August 4, 2011 - 5:13 pm

Camila Faria - That beer bucket have my name on it!!! Sounds (and looks) like a perfect afternoon.

August 4, 2011 - 9:22 pm

Kristin - It is NUTS how fast this summer is going! And now I think I’m going to have to make the hubs go get some Corona. HA!

August 5, 2011 - 2:16 am

camille - its always nice to find some time to relax and unwind! i agree with you: i cant believe its august already!

August 6, 2011 - 10:48 am

Elle Sees - oooh i’m craving some beach sooo badly!

August 8, 2011 - 7:44 am

The Guilty Hyena - That ice box is making me thirsty! though it’s too early for that right now. Good to see you forget the to-do list , Summer never arrived here in England, it’s been rain and clouds, summers seem to be getting colder each year.

August 8, 2011 - 2:37 pm

dana - sounds like the PERFECT thing to do!!! a private beach!? -oohh my :)

August 10, 2011 - 12:11 pm

Nadette - Even though i was at the beach this weekend, I want to go back. Like right now. In fact, I just want to run away from my life right now, but seeing as how I can’t, I an at least soak live vicariously through you and your gorgeous photos and at least focus on the start of my upcoming photography classes next week!

August 15, 2011 - 12:39 pm

DITA - We did the same 2 weekends ago, though ours was a bit more tame with the kiddos in tow……..actually, who am I kiddin’ it was more tame ’cause we’re OLD!! xoxoxoxoxxo Dita