I love this time of year, here in on the Jersey coast, when my kids and I feel very lucky to have quick access to some of the prettiest beaches, like our favorite at the Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hook, NJ. The parking lot fills up pretty quick in the summer. Friday, however, was the perfect day to celebrate all the good things that living in a shore town has to offer. Like, exploring the jetty. Or, playing chicken with the breakwater. Getting lost, for hours, hunting for sea glass and mermaid toe nails. Having the beach, all... Read more →

I know, I know, enough with the snowmaggedon posts, already. Still. This winter has made for some really beautiful pictures -- here in Jersey, anyway -- like these ice swans captured by my 15 yo, in our backyard, the other day. She's majoring in photo journalism and, well, the girl has a great eye, no? Oh, and the icicles? They are EPIC this year. I'm so glad I took this shot outside our den/guestroom/laundryroom/playroom...before they ALL melted. Or, before my oldest (a.k.a. Holly the Icicle Slayer) got her hands on them and, truth be told, having caught a glimpse of... Read more →

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Sometimes, even a cloudy day can be, you know, beautiful... Greetings from New Jersey...taken with my Samsung what-cha-muh-call-it cell phone, because my camera is STILL broken! To see other city scenes from around the world, check out Unknown Mami’s Sundays in My City. Oh, and feel free to clean off a chair, sit down and visit TFH Photoblog or my Flickr photostream. © 2010 This Full House - All Rights Reserved. Read more →