Fourth of July Vacation

Here is what we did on our NJ getaway!!

TUESDAY:  Both Jarrod and I worked Tuesday and around 3:30 we packed up the car and headed to NJ.  We were there by early evening and Jarrod enjoyed getting to meet and cuddle Kirby!  After Colter went to bed my mom made an amazing dinner of mussels in a wine sauce...yummmm!  You will see that we did a lot of good eating this week!!

Ready to see Nanny and Poppy!

Jarrod meeting Kirby

the boys bonding

Jarrod loved this!!

WEDNESDAY:  Colter was up bright and early and we played around, swam, and got ready for my family to arrive.  My aunt (dads sister) and uncle and cousin Davey, his wife Juli and girls Ainsley and Hadley came for the long weekend to NJ from Ohio!!  They arrived in the afternoon and that evening we all headed up to The Tuxedo Club for the annual Fourth of July BBQ and fireworks!  This has been a tradition for my family and family friends.  We saw a lot of family friends who came as well and had some yummy BBQ food.  We did not stay for the fireworks because of Colter but the rst of them said they were great too!!

My guys at Tuxedo Club

Cool guy!

Aunt Cathy and Ainsley

Aunt Cathy and Hadley

Pretty Whitney

Colter and Aunt Cathy

Brynn and her BFF Emerson

THURSDAY:  Another hot day and we were in the pool by 9 am!  After Colters nap we headed to my sisters club in ridgewood for their Fourth of July BBQ.  They had a train ride and games for kids! Colter loved the train!!  They also had delicious food we all enjoyed!  When we got home that evening we went back in the pool to end the day!!

Colter tasted Cotton Candy at Ridgewood Country Club and LOVED it!!

Happy Reid!

Colter walking with cousin Davey

All aboard the Choo Choo Train

FRIDAY:  On Friday I did a photo shoot for my friends three year old triplets!  It was a challenge but we got some good pictures!  We did more swimming(man was it hot!!).  And that evening my dad used his new smoker and made the most delicious ribs!!(told you we ate a lot!!). Cara and Bryan and the kids came over each day as well and brought there puppy Maggie...it was puppy craziness!!

Fun in the pool

Jarrod with Kirby and Maggie

SATURDAY:  Colter took a short am nap cause he was up real early and then he, Jarrod and I headed to the mall to look a At some stores and have lunch.  Colter and Jarrod rode the merry go round and Colter loved it!   We returned home and Colter napped and then more swimming!!  That evening we celebrated my sisters birthday which is tomorrow.  My mom made two types of pastas and sides.  Colter tasted and LOVED  my moms marinara sauce and spaghetti!!  I cuddled the puppies a lot!!

Loving the Merry Go Round

All Smiles

Me cuddling the puppies...we wanted to "steal" one!

SUNDAY:  We headed back to PA early so we could get organized for the week!  We had a great time with all the family and it was especially nice to see my extended family and for them to meet Colter!!  We will be back in NJ in less than a month!!