Fun in New York

We just got back from New York for our annual summer trip. We got here for a few days of the family reunion and then we just hung out and had fun. Erin and Zeke have gotten to stay with us too and it was so fun getting to know this smiley little guy!

Mommy and girls day! We went to a small amusement park called Adventureland. I unfortunately didn't have my camera with me because we were going on rides and I didn't want to carry it on. The girls were a little tentative at first about going on the rides but loved it once they got started. They would have gone stayed longer and would have loved to spend hundreds of dollars on the games! They both won a dog stuffed animal and had a great time. One time they told Rachel she was too short for one of the rides and she took it pretty hard, poor kid. It was a fun day and I'm glad we got to spend some time together without having to worry about Colt and Ellie.

Some photo booth shots we got at Adventureland!

Zeke and Katie hanging out in the hot tub. Zeke is sitting in a frisbee thing as a float! Colt was a crazy man this night jumping in the hot tub like mad! It was hysterical!

Zeke and Ellie. They are 3 months apart in age and Zeke is a few inches taller but in weight they are about the same. They have loved laying on the floor together and Zeke has liked Ellie's hands as chew toys!

Aunt Lo and Ellie. I think since we have been here Ellie has managed to nap on everyone she has met!

Josh and Katie

Cassie and Luke

Lots of babies and mommies on the beach this year! It was so fun with so many of us having little ones there. It definitely made it crazier but more fun and entertaining.

Josh and Tucker

Zeke and Erin. He is such a happy and smiley little guy and too cute!

Me and Ellie hanging at the beach without the other kids. It has been great being here and having lots of babysitting so I could just hang out sometimes!  

Miss Ellie taking a snooze at the beach.

The favorite place in Grandma's house, the swing room. These kids have put lots of time in on these swings!

Everyone enjoys the swings!

Little mister visiting at Grandma Ede's house, he wouldn't join the girls for a picture but thought it was funny when he ran away!

All girls pictures! I know I have said it before but I love that my kids know my Grandmothers. And they like to see them and are totally comfortable with them. They have loved going over to Grandma's house and playing and hanging out. Rachel asked me to drop her off over there the other day and told me to get her later! She wanted to go play over there by herself! And Grandma Ede is always prepared with yoo-hoo for all of them!

Colt "getting" all the girls.

Grandma Ede and the incredible growing Ellie! She looks huge here! She is growing quickly and already wears some 6 month clothes!

Aunt Hannie on duty! She has been a busy aunt . With two babies and three other kiddos we are always needing her help!

Getting Dan off to school in the morning.

One of the few hours of sleep mom got the whole time so far!

Johnson used to be my dog in Texas and then moved to my parents in New York and has now moved to California with Charlie and Michelle. It was very sad to see him go because I might not ever see him again. I know they love him though and will take great care of him. 

An older picture of Johnson and I. He still gets excited when I come home each time but now sleeps with Charlie and Michelle instead of me. I know he loves Charlie more now so I am happy he can be with him.

Josh and I brought him to the airport to drop him off and of course I left in tears. Poor pup didn't understand why we left him there all by himself in a cage. He is a nervous, and somewhat scared, dog already so he was even more freaked out and it was even sadder for me. And for mom. Who would have thought she would miss him and worry so much about him but she talked about it all the time for the first week! Charlie says he is adjusting well and they are loving having him there. They were so excited to have him come live with them and I know he will get loved and taken care of great there.

Grammy and Zeke getting some swing time in.

One night they didn't want to take a bath so we told them if they fell asleep on the swing they didn't have to. Magic! They fell asleep at 7:30, which is a record here in New York and made for a nice quiet night!

Dan and Ellie

Sisters

Fancy Ellie in her tutu dress! She is getting so big and old already! What a difference since we got here!

Ellie and Pop. I am so blessed with a wonderfully loving and helpful family. Everyone loved playing with all the kids and were always helping without even having to ask. I am so grateful to be a part of this family. I love you guys!