After days of grey clouds, and thunderstorms the skies opened up and the sun shone high on Saturday. We took advantage of this break and headed east to the Jersey Shore for a little family fun. After a long search for a dog friendly beach, we landed on the north end side of Brignatine beach which was amazingly uncrowded and full of dog lovers like us. I always imagined the shore to be wall to wall condos and trashed beach bars, but Brigantine was surprisingly peaceful and the perfect retreat from the city streets.
Brigantine was Nellie's first experience with the ocean and she was hilarious to watch. She wanted so desperately to be in the water but hated the waves, so every time the water went out she jumped in and when the waves came rushing back she ran to shore. We finally got her swimming a little bit, after about two hours of trying. Ryan on the other hand took to the water like a big fish. I think he was really born a stingray, and only recently learned to be human to fall in love with me. ha!
I'll admit it was a bit cold for me to dive in, so I mostly ran along the shore and dug for "perfect" shells to admire. Nellie didn't seem to mind the exercise, and she was pretty good at digging up the shells still connected by ligaments. I think she was hoping for a few oysters on the half shell, I wouldn't have minded some either.
After a few hours in the sun, we were all ready for a little ice cold drink (and a nap), but first Ryan and I had a boardwalk to see. Tomorrow we're going to Atlantic City on the blog baby! big kiss, bekuh
