New York

Yesterday, my mom, Owen, and I went on one last adventure before Owen starts school on Monday and I go back to work. 

We caught (like ran and jumped on and almost missed it) the train in Lancaster and two hours later we were in New York City!  I can't even remember the last time I was in NYC, but I know it was before college- so that means over 10 years ago.

Thank goodness I decided at the last minute to bring a stroller along for Owen.  I brought a cheap-o umbrella stroller and it was so nice not having to worry about him getting lost in the crowd or keeping up with the fast pace walking.  He was able to enjoy the sights.  He was pretty amazed at the sky scrapers.  He'd never seen buildings that tall before!

We arrived in NY around 11ish and took a cab to Hard Rock for some lunch.  The food was delicious!!

 

Owen got to see the HUGE TV screens in Times Square.

After that we walked to Toys-R-Us.  That place was AMAZING!  We checked out the ferris wheel inside the building, but didn't ride it.  Neither Owen or my mom are big fans of ferris wheels.  The Lego selection and display was super exciting too.

That skyscraper is made out of Legos.

King Kong made out of Legos.

After that we walked to FAO Schwarz.  On the way there we stopped so Owen could have his portrait drawn.  

 

FAO Schwarz was neat, but not as exciting at Toys-R-Us (in my opinion).

After that we only had about an hour or so before we had to be back at the train station so we headed over to Central Park.  There were tons of kids and my mom and I people watched while Owen played with his Legos.  I think we could've sat there all day watching people. 

Then, we got a cab back to the train station and waited for our train to arrive to take us back home.  I really liked traveling by train.  It was so relaxing.  I caught up on all my celebrity gossip (I'm a few years behind). 

I enjoyed being in the big city for the day, but I am definitely a country girl.  Next time we go I think we'll try to see a show.  There were so many that looked good!  Thanks for the fun trip Lala!

Welcome Back

After almost 2 weeks of sickness, our family is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.  It started with Owen, then Adam, and lastly Mike got it.  I think it was the flu- horrible headache, body aches, and fever.  No fun at all!  The only good thing is we've been forced to lay low, slow down, play at home, and enjoy the last few days of summer vacation the best we can.  I went out for dinner on Tuesday night with two friends and Owen took care of Mike and Adam while I was gone.  He got Mike ice packs and put Adam to bed.  Bless his heart.  He even made Mike a "Get Better" card.  I'm loving his card-making lately.  He's really starting to try to write on his own and I think it's the cutest thing.

Today he told me that when daddy is finally better he wants to make him a "welcome back" card.  That made me laugh.  Mike has spent the past 3 days in the basement on the couch.  Thankfully he is starting to feel better.

We made some delicious home-made Auntie Anne's pretzels the other day. Owen enjoyed my stories of when I worked at Auntie Anne's.  I showed off my super-fast pretzel making skills.  He was impressed.

And I think that's all the news I have for now.  Not very exciting

Another Milestone

I knew it would happen any day and all of a sudden it did.  I was sad when Owen reached this milestone, yet happy he could now do it on his own.  Definitely a sign my boy is growing up and needing me less and less...


sniff sniff

32 Years

Owen made this picture for me for my birthday and I love it.  He did it all by himself.  It says "Happy Birthday".

My birthday was not very exciting.  Both boys are sick :(  Owen had a fever Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and then started with a headache Wednesday.  He had a strep test Wednesday which turned out negative.  Yesterday he seemed fine, but I got a call today to come get him at daycare because he had a horrible headache.  He was in a lot of pain and I felt so helpless.  Mike took him to the doctor tonight just to make sure it wasn't an ear infection and it's not.  I guess it just has to run its course.  Adam started with a fever yesterday and today it got pretty high.  He just laid on Mike and I all morning like a hot noodle.  Poor guy.  He's a little more spunky tonight, but his fever is still there.   We had been on a great healthy streak so I guess it was just a matter of time.  Summer fevers are no fun!

Wordless Wednesday

Beth's Shower

Saturday was my sister's bridal shower.  It was at 1pm at Iron Valley Golf Course.  Since it was at 1pm we had appetizers instead of a sit-down meal.  It was really nice.  Most of the pictures were taken by my cousin, Kate.

The table centerpieces and guest favors

Turquoise is her wedding color.  It's also the color of my dress.

Delicious crab dip, chicken ranch pizza, and caprese pizza

lemon torte

 

One of Beth's favorite food was part of the menu

 

Centerpiece flowers on the food table

My mom's side of the family

My dad's side of the family

All the girl cousins

Eric's family

Beth's highschool friends- minus Erica

Only a little over 3 months until we head to St. John for Beth and Eric's wedding!  We can't wait!

Hershey Park Happy!

I feel like I am going a mile a minute right now.  Things are very busy, but it's a fun kind of busy.

Yesterday I met a friend and her kids at the 4H Fair.  This was our 4th time there this week.  It's free entertainment and just a few miles down the road- we can't resist.

Poor Olivia's eyes hurt from the sun.  I love this picture of Owen and Adam.

 We came home and headed straight for the pool.  My hope was to tire Owen out because I had a surprise for him that afternoon. 

We came home for naps after the pool and I REALLY needed Owen to nap which always means he won't...and he didn't.  I let him get out of bed around 4 and as soon as Mike got home from work we headed over to pick up Paige and Ella (who are here for the weekend because of my sister's bridal shower).  Then, it was off to Hershey Park!! 

We ran all over the park from 5 until it closed at 10pm!  Owen was a trooper for not having napped.  I think the cotton candy sugar rush helped keep him going.

Ella practicing her eating contest skills... just like her mommy- ha!

We finally got home at 11pm.  I think that was the latest he's been out in a looooong time (possibly ever). 

Today is another jam packed, fun filled day and somewhere in between I need to start thinking about going back to school!