When I was young my grandmother's(Milchak) entire family would head to Rehobeth Beach every July. We are talking an entire extended fanily. Floors at the Star of the Sea would be full of the Harrison/Hottle family. We stayed in the same condo every year, since I could remember. My grandparents and Uncle Gary and Aunt Paula had their same condo, as well.
My brothers, sisiter, and I could hardly wait to pull up to our building. It was right on the boardwalk with shops, restaurants, and FunLand at our fingertips. It was fun to see so much of our family every year. So, this annual vacation became a much anticipated event.
Even, now, when Mitch and I head to Ocean City, we always reserve some time to head down the road to the Rehobeth boardwalk. As we walk down the boardwalk, I always mention that when we would go as a child you could not walk down Rehobeth Avenue without running into a Hottle, Harrison, or Milchak. Literally, you would head to dinner or ice cream and get stopped several times by someone you were related to. I always make Mitch stop at all my favorite shops and we have to get subs from Gus and Gus and ice cream from Kohr Bros.
My brothers, sisiter, and I could hardly wait to pull up to our building. It was right on the boardwalk with shops, restaurants, and FunLand at our fingertips. It was fun to see so much of our family every year. So, this annual vacation became a much anticipated event.
Even, now, when Mitch and I head to Ocean City, we always reserve some time to head down the road to the Rehobeth boardwalk. As we walk down the boardwalk, I always mention that when we would go as a child you could not walk down Rehobeth Avenue without running into a Hottle, Harrison, or Milchak. Literally, you would head to dinner or ice cream and get stopped several times by someone you were related to. I always make Mitch stop at all my favorite shops and we have to get subs from Gus and Gus and ice cream from Kohr Bros.
Sadly, it has been years since the entire family has been at the beach together. People get older, children grow up, and life changes. Which is why I was very excited to attend the family's reunion this year. It was so good to see all of my grandmother's brothers and sisters, second cousins, and people I have not seen for a few years. I have included a few pictures from the day. Oh, and I have to mention that Mitch won a prize from one of the raffle drawings. While the rest of the Milchak's left empty handed, figures.
The Raffle
Michael, Brian, Mom, Jeanie, and I
Michael, Momma, Brian, and Jeanie
Grandpa and Michael
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