After chillaxing a little, getting reaquainted (which didn’t take long because it was only 2 weeks after our surprise trip), and adjusting to the new time zone,
we didn’t waste much time and headed straight to the beach!
The kids loved chasing the seagulls and digging in the sand, and unfortunately we didn’t get many images of that. :(
Wes was pretty good, and we managed to entertain him in the Bumbo for quite some time:
Wes was pretty good, and we managed to entertain him in the Bumbo for quite some time:
But soon enough he wasn’t the only tired one in the group, and we called it a day. :)
The second day they were here, it was this guys big 28th birthday!
So we started it off right with presents and McDonald’s for breakfast.
Unfortunately for Brig, but fortunately for us, we had a free sitter for an awesome night out in the city.
Unfortunately for Brig, but fortunately for us, we had a free sitter for an awesome night out in the city.
We had dinner at 5 Napkin burger, so he could get his sushi and I could get my burger.
And then we headed over here:
And then we headed over here:
We had both been wanting to see Wicked for quite some time, and thought this would be the perfect night.
It was a fun show with wonderful company and we could enjoy it fully because we knew our kiddos were in great hands!
Happy 28th birthday to the best dad and husband ever.
We sure love him.
It was a fun show with wonderful company and we could enjoy it fully because we knew our kiddos were in great hands!
Happy 28th birthday to the best dad and husband ever.
We sure love him.
Don’t worry, the fun did not stop all week!
Tod’s Point
Hanna was kind enough to shuttle us to their beautiful beach in Greenwich, and as you can see Wes enjoyed the water and the sand.
He was kind of tricky at the beach because he loved reaching for things and the sand is just unavoidable so it ended up everywhere.
Luckily he is a gem and we managed just fine!
He was kind of tricky at the beach because he loved reaching for things and the sand is just unavoidable so it ended up everywhere.
Luckily he is a gem and we managed just fine!
Ward Campout: Camp Liahona
Brian was in charge of this whole event with the EQ Presidency and Brig and her kids are always up for a night in nature, so we thought we would make an appearance.
Brian was in charge of this whole event with the EQ Presidency and Brig and her kids are always up for a night in nature, so we thought we would make an appearance.
The kids enjoyed their time playing so much! They especially loved it when it got dark and they could all run around with flashlights.
Kids are so funny, and camping sure brings out the kid in us all.
Kids are so funny, and camping sure brings out the kid in us all.
Brian and Thad decided to stay the night and ended up having a blast.
It was Thad’s first time sleeping in a tent and he was sure excited to tell us about it the next day.
Brian is super dad and I’m so glad he is willing to have fun little adventures with our boys.
It was a very successful event and we can’t wait to attend next summer.
Greek Festival
We thought we would hit up a carnival, because all kids love carnivals.
Well, too bad our wallets didn’t love it.
They were good sports and were happy to just stay for a little while and then head to a park.
Kids are so easy to please. Love them!
Well, too bad our wallets didn’t love it.
They were good sports and were happy to just stay for a little while and then head to a park.
Kids are so easy to please. Love them!
Robert Moses Beach
I kind of can’t believe these are the only images I have from our trip to Robert Moses Beach on Long Island.
These are legit waves, and tho they were pretty scared of them, we still had a blast!
Well, that is, until it rained a couple hours after our arrival.
We waited until the last possible second to gather up our stuff and hustled to the car.
We were sad our day at the beach was cut short because,
1. It was kind of our main event
2. I was able to get a sitter for Wes all day so we were free to do as we wanted.
After attempting to drive home and deciding we weren’t ready to go back, we turned off and headed to Jones Beach instead!
We lugged a lot of our stuff back down to the water, just to have it start raining about 10 minutes after we got settled. Yet again we (Brigitte and kids) weren’t ready to head back home, so we once again hauled our stuff back and stayed another hour.
It was a crazy afternoon, but so fun and worth it. Brig loves the beach, so she got her beach!
These are legit waves, and tho they were pretty scared of them, we still had a blast!
Well, that is, until it rained a couple hours after our arrival.
We waited until the last possible second to gather up our stuff and hustled to the car.
We were sad our day at the beach was cut short because,
1. It was kind of our main event
2. I was able to get a sitter for Wes all day so we were free to do as we wanted.
After attempting to drive home and deciding we weren’t ready to go back, we turned off and headed to Jones Beach instead!
We lugged a lot of our stuff back down to the water, just to have it start raining about 10 minutes after we got settled. Yet again we (Brigitte and kids) weren’t ready to head back home, so we once again hauled our stuff back and stayed another hour.
It was a crazy afternoon, but so fun and worth it. Brig loves the beach, so she got her beach!
New York City
For our last day of east coast fun, we hopped on the train into NYC.
Aunt Brigitte was so cute with Wes the entire trip: feeding him, changing his diaper, getting him dressed, and the train ride in was no exception.
She loves that chubby baby and was so happy to be spending time with him. Can’t you tell they both loved it!
She loves that chubby baby and was so happy to be spending time with him. Can’t you tell they both loved it!
We strolled through Central Park and stopped to take a rest near this puddle.
We didn’t really want the kids to be playing in the dirty puddle, so Brig yells, “Kids get out of the puddle, it has giardia!”
She sure has a way with 3-year olds.
We didn’t really want the kids to be playing in the dirty puddle, so Brig yells, “Kids get out of the puddle, it has giardia!”
She sure has a way with 3-year olds.
After lunch and some Times Square fun, we met Brian and he was amazing as usual, and took the boys back home while Brig, Leah and I went to Marry Poppins on Broadway!
We weren’t quite sure what Leah was going to do, but she fell asleep by the time we got there and zonked through the first half.
She woke up during intermission and thoroughly enjoyed the second half and was such an awesome girl!
It was a really cute show and a great introduction for Brigitte to Broadway.
It was a really cute show and a great introduction for Brigitte to Broadway.
This was an awesome visit and a wonderful close to our summer.
Lots of other fun was had in between, like a glitter toe party, trips to Stew’s, babysitter while adults went to dinner, girl talk, hair getting done and other stuff I’m sure I can’t think of.
I have an awesome sister.
Thanks for being awesome, Aunt Brigitte! We love you all!!
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