{Family} Portraits, Manasquan Beach, NJ

Was it cold?

Well, yes.  But my in-laws from Portland, Oregon were visiting & I think the coast there is always a little chilly so we bundled up babies & hit the inlet in Manasquan, NJ for pictures of a new family.  And for me, crisp air that tastes like ocean & fills my lungs with nostalgia: I love the beach in winter.  Its empty & bracing & gently reminds me that warmer days are coming.

 

The sun was generous & the smiles full of warmth & joy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m so glad that I’m part of a family that is like sunlight to me.  Generous, warm, joyful.

Even as far as the east is from the west doesn’t put a damper on that.

Thanks Jay & Jen & little Theo.

 

Happy to be so,

 

 

 

 

 

Bonus:

 

This is what brothers from NJ do when they try to “act” the stereotype. (hahahahaha!!)