We haven’t been back up to NJ in a number of years…
So a cousins reunion was planned…
Somehow, we’re the old folks in the family now…
Flying to NJ!!
Spirit Airlines to Atlantic City!!
Pretty hassle-free, I must say…
Cousin Phyllis’ house in Lavallette!
Out for dinner…
For some good NJ Italian Sicilian Pizza!!
Sea Side Beach and Boardwalk…
Still under construction after Hurricane Sandy!!
Great memories of the Jersey Shore!!!
All new rides!
They still have Casey’s favorite Boardwalk games!!
Time to sit and chat on Phyllis’ front porch!!
And to walk and take photos on the Lavallette Beach!
Floridians, feel blessed…
New Jerseyans have to pay to get on their beaches!
Walked to Ortley Beach…
The beach was packed…
High Season…
Weather: cloudy 72 to 82 degrees…
NO HUMIDITY!!!!
The beautiful weather in NJ spoiled me…
When I came back to FL…
I couldn’t breathe!!!
Beautiful sand dunes!!
Phyllis and I at Bayside Cafe for lunch!!
Yum!
Later, watched the sunset over Barnegat Bay!!
On Friday, July 18th…
I conducted a grave site Memorial Service for my Mom…
I read beautiful letters from my brothers, Joe & John…
George & Phyllis spoke lovingly of Mom…
Casey prayed at the end…
I read Mom’s favorite Bible passage…
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
We can be glad and rejoice…
Because of the blessings of grace, peace, pardon…
Righteousness, and salvation…
That we have through Christ…
And the everlasting Gospel.
Psalm 118:23
“This is the LORD’S doing;
It is marvelous in our eyes.”
Delight! Be Full! Be Glad! Have Joy! Rejoice!
Tina sang, “Worthy Is The Lamb”
Beautiful!!!
Psalm 118:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His love endures forever.”
Cousins Family Reunion…
Hilton Garden Inn in Lakewood, NJ…
Cathy, Mary Kate, Connor, & Scott
Ron, Judi, Deanna, & Nunzio
Judi, Courtney, & Ellie
Cathy, Mary Kate, Casey, Scott, Dave, Kyle, Tina, Me, & Celeste
Casey, Tina, Mary Kate, Phyllis, & Connor
Courtney, Dave, Scott, & Cathy
Pt. Pleasant Boardwalk!
Brings back sooo many memories!
Wall to wall people on the beach!!
Lively place!!
Tina & Denine
Rick, Alycia, & Kyle
Dave, Ellie, Courtney, Celeste, & Patty
Jennifer, and twins: Maggie and Cate
Alice, Denine, George, John, Ron, Carol, Celeste, Phyllis, Casey, Rick, Deanna
Maggie, Ellie, & Cate…
The three princesses that I just got to meet this weekend!!
Psalm 103:17
“But from everlasting to everlasting
the LORD’s love is with those who fear Him,
and His righteousness with their children’s children–
To those who keep His covenant
And remember His precepts to do them.”
This is something we can hold on to…
We can have life and love in our hearts…
Joy and gladness in our souls…
Because the Lord is our salvation!
Amen!!
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It was such a treat seeing the beautiful pics of our family. I only wish we could have joined you all! I’m sure it was a delightful time together! Thanks for sharing it with us!!
My pleasure, Cousin!!! We all really did have a great time!! I think next year in Ft Myers in April for Casey’s Master’s Graduation would be a great plan for another Cousin Reunion!! Ha! God Bless!!
You had a fabulous family time! I love Italian food, especially pizza!
The Jersey Shore has it all, for sure!! Loved seeing my family!!
Great Post and I love The Book of Psalms. Blessings Always, Mtetar
We had a great visit with family…so glad that you were blessed by the post! Thanks so much!
You’re always welcome. Blessings Always, Mtetar
Beautiful family and looks like a beautiful family trip 🙂
It was so wonderful to be with family again!! We enjoyed being at the Jersey Shore so much, since we’re actually from northwest Jersey…and never really lived at the shore…what a treat! Great memories!!
It sounds wonderful and relaxing 🙂