I recently got to enjoy my family’s beach house on Long Island.
We had a great time at the beach, eating, boating and clamming. Most importantly we had much needed family time.
Enjoying the Summer at Shirley
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Summer Bucket List
Summer is here, and I’m all for it! This year, I decided to turn my bucket list into a bingo game to motivate myself and keep me present. Most of the time, I get caught up with life, so I hope this will keep me focused throughout the summer and, most importantly, have fun with my family. I’ll report back on how I’m doing.
Celebrating Mom
My mom is a leap-year baby, so when it’s a leap year, it’s a big deal. This year is even more special because she turned 80.
We celebrated at our favorite local restaurant, Via Trenta in Astoria, on her birthday.
Last week, we celebrated with family and friends at Luigi’s Restaurant in New Hyde Park.
The day was filled with smiles and laughter.
We had a few interactive elements.
Also, shared some fun pictures of Mom.
We also had some goodie bags!
It was a fun afternoon. I’m glad we got to celebrate Mom, and cheers to many more birthdays to come.
Cityside Pumpkin Patch
My family and I are officially enjoying the fall season, and the countdown to Halloween has officially begun.
Last week, we went to the Cityside Pumpkin Patch in Long Island City.
The pumpkin patch also served food and drinks and had many cute and spooky areas to enjoy. They had some cool activities you could pay for, but we enjoyed the archery section, which was free with our package.
Overall a fun time!
Cousins Night Out
I’m an only child, but my two cousins, Rosie and Lizzie, are the sisters I never had. We don’t get to hang out very often, but when we do, it’s always memorable.
In August, we took advantage of The Mermaid Inn’s happy hour menu. We had like five dozen oysters; it was ridiculous but oh so yummy.
In September, we visited the JACX&CO Food Hall in Long Island City and got amazing food from Sushi Nikko and Mexology.
We are looking to have at least three more outings this year!
Street Fairs in Astoria
Summer wouldn’t be summer without a street fair happening somewhere. My family and I got to enjoy two in the past week.
Family Day at Randall’s Island Park
My husband’s job had a family day at Randall’s Island Park this week. They had food, a DJ, bouncy houses, an area where anyone could ride a horse, boat rides, a rock climbing wall, and a gaming station. My daughter Maxine was all about the bouncy houses and the ice cream. We also enjoyed the boat ride, but it was quite a wait. Next year we need to do the boat ride first. Also, I want Maxine to ride one of the horses, and I want to try the rock climbing wall if they do it again.
Mad for Chicken in Astoria
The family and I recently had lunch at Mad for Chicken in Astoria. It had a bar feel but was still family-friendly. We ordered the wings and drumsticks combo (soy garlic and honey bbq flavor), japchae, and fries. All yummy!
Lunch date at Pye Boat Noodle
Last month, Andrew and I had lunch at Andrew’s favorite Thai restaurant, Pye Boat Noodles, in Astoria. The food and drinks are always delicious.
Here is what we got!
Our time in Shirley, Long Island
I’m incredibly grateful my family has a beach house in Shirley, Long Island. Two weeks ago, my husband had off, so we took advantage. The weather wasn’t great, but we had a great time regardless.
My daughter, Maxine, was obsessed with counting how many mermaids were in one of the rooms.
We took advantage of the time we had outside as much as possible.
My Uncle was nice enough to take us out on his boat. Maxine was not a fan of the boat going fast, but she was all smiles after awhile.
The beach is about a 10-15 min walk from the house. It was so windy, and no one was around because it was cold. It was extremely peaceful, regardless. Maxine did not care for the beach. I think it was too windy for her.
While we were out east, we enjoyed the Animal Farm Petting Zoo in Manorville.
They also had really cool playground areas within the zoo.
We also enjoyed some yummy food from the area. On our first night, we ordered from Fratelli’s Restaurant and Pizza.
One night, we steamed some clams my Aunt and Uncle caught; they were so tasty!
We also stopped by Varney’s in Brookhaven. They are known for their muscles, which were delicious (the red and white sauces were both good). I also couldn’t resist the lobster roll.
We also got ice cream and shakes at Carla Marlas Ice Cream Parlor and Candy Shoppe in Bellport. So good!
Hopefully, we will be back soon to create more amazing memories.
The Casual Explorer 