Mercer's Summer Vacation: Part 2

Island Beach State Park is a great beach just south of Seaside Park on the Jersey Shore. No boardwalk, no loud music; just sand and ocean. And a crazy 3-year old who wants somebody to carry him into the water and take all the punishment the mighty Atlantic has to offer. We went last year and Mercer had a ball. This year, Mercer was a bit apprehensive; perhaps more aware of the loud, crashing waves and shark-infested waters.







The evening was topped off with sugary sweet New Jersey corn on the cob and Pennsylvania sparklers. Mercer wasn't too into the fireworks, though. Pop would try to hand them over, but Mercer said "Don't fire me, Daddy!" The smoke seemed to bother him, too.