One major perk of moving to New Jersey was the idea that we would get to travel to so many different places that might not be a vacation option otherwise and, so far, we have taken advantage! May and June have been busy months, full of travel and fun trips. I can't wait to see where the rest of summer takes us :).
Memorial Day...
We took a trip to Providence to see our great friends David and Cristin. They have lived there for 4 years and this was our first visit (so sorry!) but definitely made the most of our time there. We went to Providence, Boston and Newport. It was such a great trip (minus Arden's biggest fit EVER), we can't wait to go back!
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| {Boston, Mass} |
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| {David, Cristin, Kevin and I - sorry Arden you got cut out - at Firewater} |
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| {"Firewater" - during the summer Providence lights the river with fire and the whole town goes down and listens to music and watches the lighting of the fires. It was really pretty and a really neat town tradition.} |
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| {These tiles were painted by children after 9/11. They each show what the children thought/felt after the terror attacks - all of the tiles were so sweet and creative.} |
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| {David, Arden and Kevin at The Black Pearl in Newport, RI} |
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| {Arden cheering for the boats as they left the docks in Newport} |
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| {Newport R.I. - I could sit and enjoy this view ALL.DAY.EVERY.DAY} |
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| {Once we were back from Rhode Island we went to Kevin's co-workers house for a Memorial Day cookout} |
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| {Arden LOVED sitting on the rafts but would not look at the camera!} |
Texarkana...
Doug and MB had an Engagement Party in Texarkana so we made the trip down to help celebrate. It was our first time home and I was definitely so happy to be there. Arden got good, quality time with both sets of grandparents and great-grandparents!
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| {Arden found a project! She carefully tore up pieces of foam popcorn and placed them in the bag. Nan was patient and held the bag for her and if Nan didn't hold it just the right way Arden let her know!} |
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| {So proud of herself!} |
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| {Pre-party group pic :)!} |
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| {Isn't this the prettiest food table you have ever seen? It was beautiful!} |
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| {The Bride & Groom} |
New York City...
Arden spent some extra time in Arkansas so while she was out-of-town Kevin and I took advantage of the kid-free weekend and went to New York! We of course didn't get any pictures together but we did get some shots of the city...
Washington D.C...
Yes, there is more to tell! We spent this past weekend in Washington D.C.! For Kevin's birthday last year I gave him tickets to the US Open at Congressional Country Club so we went to D.C. for a few days to sight see and go to the tournament. Thursday we ALL (even Arden) went to the tournament. We really weren't sure how Arden would handle the day but she was amazing. She lasted at the course all day! Friday Mom, Arden and I shopped around Georgetown while Kevin and Dad went to the tournament for a second day. Saturday we drove through D.C. (since we were staying in Arlington and the tournament was in Maryland we didn't see D.C. much) to see a few of the sights. D.C. is an amazing place, I know we will go back and spend more time there. We couldn't take any pictures at the tournament so I don't have anything to show for that but have these D.C. pics...
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| {Car ride home :)} |
Whew, even this post makes me tired as I look back on everything we have gotten to do! But of course I would do it all over again. It has been a great few weeks and I am looking forward to the 4th of July, we have friends coming to visit and we are going back to NYC!
I want to thank everyone who told me they are keeping up with the blog. I really appreciate everyone who reads this and keeps up with us all the way up here in NJ, it means a lot to us!
Hugs,
Hillary
