Go east 3000 miles....

Sorry, been reading lots of AAA trip tik directions lately in preparation for our annual cross country jaunt to the east coast. Yep, it's time to go visit the much maligned state of New Jersey! We will fly from Seattle to Newark on Monday and rent a car to drive to Surf City. That's where my Mom's house is and where the Fearsome Foursome, their spouses and kids gather every summer to play our favorite game, "How Many People Can We Stuff into a Beach Cottage??????" I'm hearing we will be going for a new record of 18 this year. That includes Mom, Me (the oldest)(with Jack, Kerry and Rob), John, his wife Jo and the youngest grandchild, Johnny. Then comes sister Mary Ann with her husband Ray and their 4 teenagers, Greg, Amy, Kate and Dan. Youngest sister Nancy completes the Foursome with husband Rich and daughters Laura and Megan. Mind you, the house has 4 tiny bedrooms, 1 porch, 1 living room, 1 small kitchen, 1 small loft, 2 bathrooms and 2 decks. I'm guessing maybe 1500 square feet. Well, we love a challenge and Mom promises there are enough beds and camping mattresses for all!