Fun in Poughkeepsie

While Jake only got to spend several days back in Poughkeepsie, I stayed almost a week longer with the kids. We really filled up every day with so many great memories. 

One of the best parts of the trip was getting to see my cousin Mike getting married. He got married 

at the Links to Katie who we all just love. It was really nice to see family and celebrate with them.
       We spent a day a Whaley Lake jetskiing and testing out dad's boat. The kids loved it. I wonder if they will ever know what a special place that is to me. So many happy memories.
        My girlfriends all got together with their little ones. We met jovonna's and let the kids kind of run wild and had lunch. Kari brought her little guy Ethan, Meliss brought Asher, Sarah brought Savannah and Jov had Ember, Tuck and Clay. The kids got along great. I can't even tell you how crazy it is to picture all of us as high school friends and now as mothers.
       We met up with Chris in White Plains and I finally got to meet
       We made it to Eve and Issac's for Father's Day. We went on a nice walk and completely fell in love all over again with how beautiful New York is. It's hard to love two homes.
        We wrapped up the week at Freedom Lake with Katie and Chris and the kids and Aunt Julie. Another place I just have a million memories wrapped around! The kids were great. Piper was a pain to chase around. The company was great. I just love Katie and Chris.
         And of course, I just loved being with mom and dad. I know my kids just love being there with them. So lucky to have so many wonderful people in my life and in the life of my kids!

Cape May in June

We wanted the kids to have some fun at the beach this summer! I grew up having vacations in Wildwood, New Jersey and stopping by Cape May to enjoy the sunset. do some shopping and eat out! We found a great little house this  time right in Cape May that would fit all of us plus my parents, Jess and Charly. We were all set for a fun time. All we had to do was get there!

The flights were disasterous!!! Our flight was scheduled to leave at midnight! We thought.... "red eye will be such a good idea cause the kids can sleep" Our first flight didn't leave until 2am!!!! Just late enough for us to miss our early morning connection! We were all running on 4 hours of sleep and now we had to be put on stand by.  We missed the first stand by one hour later and then finally got on our second stand by. Getting the rental car was a shuttle and a forever long line and by the time we driving the 2 hours to cape may, we were ready to call it day!! 

We missed the day at the beach and got there as it was starting to get chilly. We met mom, jess, charly and dad at the  beach. The kids were so excited to run into the sand and test out the ocean. 

We had a great few days hanging out in Cape May and Wildwood. The weather was not really the best beach weather but we still had a great time. The following day was rainy and Jess, Mom and I went to do some shopping. We found a Hibatchi and had everyone meet us for lunch. The kids LOVED IT!!! They chef completely entertained them. Zoey was a pro at catching the food in her mouth! The freaked when they saw the big flames. It was the perfect place for lunch!

We tried out the beach again but it was still cold. The kids enjoyed playing in the sand. We just really enjoyed our time together there. I hope we get to go back soon. 

First Swim!!!

It's pretty epic to have our first swim of the season! Are these the most darling little swimmers?!!