The "Day One Of Vacation Photos" Story

It was an ordinary day.  Just finishing loading my week's vacation photos into iPhoto.  Only had about  600 this year since my camera had a few days of malfunctions which made me have to go to my iPhone which takes so much longer to use.  Our trip to Ocean City, New Jersey has become a family tradition with my two sons, daughter, three grandkids, one guest, and Carol and I staying in the same location on 9th Street once again.  Upper level condo with over 30 steps is becoming a tough climb, but the half-block to the beach and boardwalk do make up for it.  I have pulled out my favorite photos and will share half with you today and the rest tomorrow.  Hope you enjoy a visit to the Jersey Shore through my photos as much as we enjoyed it this year.  It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.

We begin our first full day with a trip at breakfast for cake donuts at Browns.  We are on vacation and you are allowed to eat just donuts for breakfast if you want! 

Flowers are in full bloom at the Jersey shore.

Early morning trip with my son Tad to watch him surf on the 7th Street beach yielded this photo.

One of our favorite stores had this display. 

Ferriswheel lights up the evening sky.

Managed to pick out my granddaughter Courtney as she was riding the ferriswheel.

This fellow was waiting his turn to have his photo taken with tourists.

The "Big Swing" is fun to watch, but not to ride.

Bikes are everywhere along the boardwalk.  This one caught my eye.

Flower that I hadn't seen before.