whoa guys, whoa. if you’ve made it this far… congrats. that was a lot of pictures. and! there are so many more! but, at the risk of dragging my jersey shore trip into parts 1, 2, 3, 10… then one post it goes.
so, after nyc, we headed down to the shore where my some of my family lives now, and spent our days walking cape may, swimming in my parent’s pool, eating wawa hoagies, and laying on the stone harbor beaches. the weather was perfect nearly every day (except one HUGE thunderstorm and downfall of rain that flooded stone harbor’s streets in a matter of minutes!) and we had such a nice time. there were a lot of us though, so figuring out where to be and food and naps and all of that was no easy task, but having all of my sisters in one place made it all worth it… it’s unusual these days! and see that group picture?! we have multiplied. crazy…
and i have to mention that nathaniel and jordan were home working while we were there. they had an opportunity to get a bunch of hours in and then they’ll take a vacation with us in august… so instead of taking off work for two chunks of time, they’re waiting till august. plus, they’ll see some of the same people then too. (you see, i have to come clean on their absence lest you think, “stepmom! she didn’t want them there!”)
oh! and happy 4th!
Chiara says
I love all the photos! You are so lucky to have such a big family, I think big families are so much fun! Happy 4th of July!
Robyn says
great photos-looks like great memories were made
Anna {dear friend} says
Oh, oh! Every picture is so perfect– what memories you've made! I especially love the family photo. That's a keeper. Well, they all are.
And I wouldn't have minded more pictures at all. But I'm picture crazy. And I'm that girl that posts part 1, 2, 10. No shame.
Anyways, these are wonderful. Happy 4th, lady! 🙂
bridget says
@anna, you know, i probably shouldve done that!
Jenni Austria Germany says
who's swimsuit do i like more: yours or parker's?!
emily says
Parker's face on the carousel- my favorite.
Sarah says
Oh, man. Missing my big family beach vacations right now. Isn't the ocean the absolute best? little man's due date is right smack in the middle of vacation, so this year it was a no-go for me (and it turns out, the first grandchild trumps ANY vacation plans, so everyone else cancelled too!) Next year, though, it's going to be one big baby birthday party…
Lottie says
love all the photos–wish my family lived nearer so i could see them more.
and liking the new header!
Kate {motleymama.com} says
Steve is cute, is that weird of me to say? Love the pics. Looks like a blast.
LADY LEE says
The picture of you and Parker on the beach is so so good, and the one of you and Steve is so cute too. So happy.
Emily Baker says
oh my god, parker's face in that carousel pic w steve is freakin' PRICELESS!
i enjoyed these pics so much 🙂
kaity says
I love Parker's look of wonderment in that picture on the carousel! he is such a precious little dude. 🙂
Nessa @{Casa Braaflat} says
Love the green shorts beach pics. Really a fun time was had! You can tell.
Hannah says
totally love these photos.
Bridget, first i love you name (had to tell you) secondly, you still look so stunning after giving birth to five kids, wow!!! would love to look like you after giving birth to my first child… 🙂
Hannah says
haha, just realized that you can't be the mum of all of them… you would have been 7 when you had your first child… my mistake.
But still, you look stunning!!!
Shannon :: The Scribble Pad says
Can you please frame the picture of Steve and your mom? It is perfect.
So glad you had a wonderful time.
bridget says
@kate, oh he loves you for it.
@shannon, i love that one!
@hannah, haha! easy mistake to make — no worries!
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Kylie says
Love the pic of you and Steve! We rarely get to see those! Lucky you for such a fun vacation with your fam!
Annton Beate Schmidt says
wonderful pictures. bring em all on! above, looking at your mother, makes clear that beauty runs in your family. a painting almost.
e38133f4-c6a5-11e1-b337-000bcdca4d7a says
Great pics! I am a Philly reader who has gone to Wildwood since I was little…I can appreciate everything in these pics, and your shoutout to Wawa, nicely done.
Love your blog!
Meredith
jackiek says
what gorgeous photos! i hope you enjoyed the shore… it's where i live and i know i have so much fun here so i hope you did too!! xo
lindsay says
i love that picture of you and steve! most of our pictures are with our baby but sometimes we get one of just us – back to where it all started, sweet!
Natalie | Mrs. Janney | says
Those pictures are all SO GOOD!! I love the picture of you and Steve. Definitely frame-able.
Alice says
1. you are tiny! I am jealous.
2. Parker's swim shorts (the red/white striped) are adorable. Kinda like a speedo meets shorts type of thing. Too cute!
3. That pointer finger on Parker, I die!
4. You evil stepmom. Just kidding!
kate {lipstick junglegym} says
Had so much fun with you guys. Welcome any time! Highlights: morning coffee with our little men, rides, family dinners, that shit show beach dinner gone wrong, you being wildly inappropriate talking to mom and dad. Love u.
Mary Beth says
Oh my word! You could've posted 20 more photos and I would have been a happy clam. Can I say I ADORE the striped bathing suit on Parker? I say more pictures!!!
Rachel says
Please tell me where you got your swim suit!
Joyce says
What gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing them 🙂
bridget says
@rachel, a couple different places! the high waisted black bottoms are topshop, the top with that is jcrew, and the flowered top is topshop! mix and match thing going on.
Ioana-Carmen says
so special sweetie!
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Maggy says
Love that picture of you and Steve!
Kendra says
such fun times! And you are rocking those swim suits!