My vacation blog stopped short on Day Five – which I think was Wednesday. Thursday I didn’t feel too good – the heat, the sunburn, my jaw, and my fluid filled ears – all conspired against me. Jared and I spent the afternoon inside watching a X-Files marathon to get ready for the movie. Friday we spent ALL day on the beach – the last full day. Saturday we left around 10 AM – driving out of OC i got a migraine so I tried to sleep most of the car ride home – which took about 10 hours. We stopped at a few outlets and then to grab a bite to eat around Thorndale PA. We got home and unpacked – threw a load of laundry in – and went to bed. We slept in and recuperated Sunday morning – then spent the afternoon with Mara – who missed us like CRAZY! Our Second Annual Barden Family Vacation had come and gone.

I am posting the pictures from Jared’s camera first – ‘cus it is much easier than trying to organize them with mine.

Jared and I our first night on the beach.

It seems to be that moms are always in control.

Dinner on the Boardwalk – it is so nice to sit out in the fresh air and enjoy a meal with those you love.

Will someone PLEASE tell me what the deal is with these sunglasses!

Hanging out in the living room – watching a movie before bed.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE – Jared’s favorite place to eat – home or away.

The BEST onion we’ve ever seen.

Mom and dad enjoying the sun …

Trying to get a picture of all of us together …

Dinner at Seacrets – mom and dad’s favorite place to eat in OC MD.

Thrasher’s fries – a MUST HAVE on the Boardwalk.

Please note the AWESOME tan on half my forehead. It was all over my head – but the peeling began.

My AWESOME tan gave way to slight tan underneath – but I have learned that I need to actually wear an SPF now.