Happy new year everyone...from my family to yours, we wish you good health, much prosperity, and lots of happy family moments in 2012.
The weather at the Jersey Shore has been down right magical for this time of year.
We took advantage of the remarkably warm temperatures and spent quite a bit of time at the beach...walking on the boardwalk
and popping into the Asbury Park Convention Center to see what was new.
It was actually pretty quiet inside but that didn't stop some of the local pigeons from looking for crumbs inside.
It was so beautiful outside though that I heard the roar of the Atlantic crashing against the rocks and just calling my name. The air smelled like the salty sea, and it was wonderful!
So what have you been up to? Did you celebrate the New Year with a crowd or ring it in quietly like we did?
This post is being linked to Little Red House for Mosaic Monday and Smiling Sally for Blue Monday...because the ocean and the sky were as blue as blue can be!
♥, Susan
Such pretty pictures! Looks so peaceful in Asbury this morning! Gorgeous weather! We are home with colds! Not my chosen way to ring in the New Year! But better to get it over with now right! Lol! Happy New Year to you and your family! Xoxo Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl F. | January 01, 2012 at 02:53 PM
Such pretty pictures! Looks so peaceful in Asbury this morning! Gorgeous weather! We are home with colds! Not my chosen way to ring in the New Year! But better to get it over with now right! Lol! Happy New Year to you and your family! Xoxo Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl F. | January 01, 2012 at 02:53 PM
Hi Susan,
Gorgeous pictures of the Jersey Shore!
I can hear the waves crashing from here. :-)
Happy New Year!
Dee
Posted by: Dee | January 01, 2012 at 04:55 PM
Beautiful shots of the Shore! Must be nice with the cool breeze. I love the beach this time of year.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Carol @There's Always Thyme to Cook | January 01, 2012 at 05:14 PM
Oh yes, this weather has been wonderful! Thanks for your lovely shore pictures, Sue, and best wishes for a wonderful new year! xoxo
Posted by: mary | January 01, 2012 at 05:19 PM
Lovely shots from the Jersey shore. It is one of my favorite places to visit. The weather has been just wonderful lately, I wish it could continue. I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!
Posted by: eileeninmd | January 01, 2012 at 05:20 PM
We had a quiet evening...but we had champagne! I love your beautiful photos! Happy New year! ♥♥♥
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | January 01, 2012 at 05:25 PM
It's so nice to see familiar places I frequented as a teenager! Nice mosaics! Glad the weather was mild for you to enjoy. Happy New Year!
Posted by: dotsie (aka podso) | January 01, 2012 at 05:34 PM
You, too seem to be having incredibly beautiful weather. Wonderful pictures!!! Happy New Year!!! Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | January 01, 2012 at 05:54 PM
I think we had similar weekends! Low key dinner with friends, and at the beach today. Love your photos, they are stunning!
Happy 2012!
Posted by: Ocean Breezes & Country Sneezes | January 01, 2012 at 06:39 PM
The weather has been mild here too. How nice to walk the beach in January without freezing. Must be so peaceful minus the crowds.
Posted by: Chatelaine | January 01, 2012 at 08:28 PM
Happy New Year Susan!
Museum
Posted by: Kim,USA | January 01, 2012 at 08:30 PM
Hi Susan, love the pics of your Jersey Shore. We have had unusually warm weather here too. I am loving it, but know we will suffer this summer if we soon don't get snow. Hubby has been sick so we spent the night home alone playing games and watching a movie. Did manage to stay up till after the New Year arrived.
Posted by: Jann Olson | January 01, 2012 at 09:43 PM
Your pictures make me want to walk on the beach. Takes me back to my childhood and the family's frequent trips to St. Simons Island, GA. Nancy
Posted by: Porch Days | January 01, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Beautiful beach pictures.Makes me long for the beaches I grew up on.
Blessings, Audrey
Posted by: Audrey | January 02, 2012 at 06:32 AM
Happy New Year Susan! Yes we rang the New Year in quietly after a very fun filled December!
Posted by: Julie | January 02, 2012 at 07:41 AM
I love those shots of blue!
Happy New Year & Happy Blue Monday, Susan.
Posted by: Sally | January 02, 2012 at 08:03 AM
How beautiful! I love the beach and ocean. How fortunate you are to live right there! Thanks for sharing your trip to the beach...I can almost hear that ocean!
Posted by: Leslie Hayes | January 02, 2012 at 08:13 AM
It is so nice to get out on those lovely winter days. Everything seems so fresh. We had a quiet evening in. Happy New Year. V
Posted by: Valerie | January 02, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Happy New Year Susan. Nice to see you also enjoying this unseasonable weather we're having here in the NE. Here's to a super 2012.
Jane
Posted by: Jane F @ Atticmag | January 02, 2012 at 12:06 PM
I always think that the shore is best in winter - the sand, the grey water and the screech of the gulls - beautiful.
Posted by: Pondside | January 02, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Love it! Very nice photos. I could use a walk along the shore.
Posted by: maria | January 02, 2012 at 04:18 PM
Great photos...
New Year's Eve is also my birthday and we always have a party. Such fun with family and friends.:))
*shhhhh, promise not to tell....this was my 74th. Isn't that SOOO olden !!!:)
Posted by: bj | January 02, 2012 at 04:37 PM
Hi Susan, the Jersey Shore is looking good. It has been pretty warm here in the mountains this winter so far. However, tonight we are having 15 degrees. Brrrrr.
We celebrated with friends and had fun. Happy New Year with blessings and good cheer for 2012.
Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | January 02, 2012 at 05:48 PM
The beach looks very pretty in winter when the beach is empty.
The weather has been so nice this winter, hasn't it, Susan? Last year we were under so much snow already!
Hope you also have a very happy 2012!
Posted by: Pat | January 02, 2012 at 07:37 PM
Happy new year Susan!! I'm cleaning house in 2012 (figuratively and literally :-)...I was up to my ears in shopping bags in the apartment, so no boardwalk for me. Sorry I missed a glorious shore weekend!
Looking forward to thrifty adventures in the new year! And maybe a blog again (oy).
Posted by: laura @ the shorehouse | January 02, 2012 at 08:36 PM
Your photos are perfect for Blue Monday. It looks like you had a good time and your weather was truly beautiful. Our Christmas was a series of way too many small events and parties. We had a great time, but I am really tired. I hope 2012 brings only good things your way. Blessings...Mary
Posted by: Mary | January 03, 2012 at 05:39 PM
Love the photos, so peaceful:)
Visiting fro BM! Here's my share- hope you can visit too:)
http://www.loveablecassandra.com/2011/12/little-artist-in-the-making.html
Posted by: Leah H. | January 04, 2012 at 07:01 AM
Dear Black Eyed Susan!!
Wishing you a most wonderful Twenty twelve filled with creative delights.
About Asbury Park:
Can you please tell me? Did the shopping center where Bodega is close?
Xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | January 04, 2012 at 12:12 PM