Boat Ride

One of Drew's employees, Doug, has a boat and invited us to go out on it. He lives in Webster, Mass. There is a lake right across the street from his house. The lake is huge and beautiful. It is recreational so we were able to use the wakeboard, tube and knee board. Drew tried all three but I decided to stay dry on the boat. The water was warm but the air was very chilly. We were on the boat from about 10:30am until about 5:30pm! The boys hung in there. I wish I could have gotten pics of the beautiful surroundings but it was difficult to get any shots because Josh had to be held onto the entire time. Doug's wife, Kristen, was thoroughly impressed with Josh's "sea legs". I assume since he is a little off balance at all times the rocking of the boat kept him steady!

Josh eating a snack as always.

Attempting to take the keys.

Drew and Jared tubing.

Doug was nice enough to let Jared drive the boat. He did farely well.

Jared was in his Glory!

Please Touch Museum

While we were in NJ, I wanted to get the boys to the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. I have taken Jared there when he was younger but it was not at the same location. Since they have moved the location, it is MUCH bigger and better. The kids had a blast. Mom Mom Kathy and Juliana accompanied us.

My poor neglected blog

We have been in NJ for 3 weeks and I am finally getting through all of the pictures. Mom Mom Kathy was so kind to fly up to Mass only to drive down to NJ the very next day so that I would not have to drive alone with the boys. It worked out really well and was a very smooth ride. We had such a good time while in NJ. We were able to visit with a lot of family and friends.
Here are some of the very fun things we did while we were there.

Had fun hanging out in Mom Mom Bonnie's basement/playroom with Braydon.

Spent some quality time with the people that we miss the most! Aunt Pammy and Braydon!!!

Had dinner with Kingsway friends ~ Maureen, Betty and Sumana.

I was so glad that Jared and Ella got to spend some time with each other!!! They had so much fun playing "action figures".

So happy together!!!

We swam in Jenny's pool on several occasions.

Josh got his first skinned toe while walking around Jenny's pool.

This is also his first skinned knee.

Swimming with Kallie.

Hanging out with Juliana. She kept saying, "Look Aunt Karen. Josh is walking!"

Celebrated Braydon's 1st b-day a little early since we were going to miss his real b-day party.

Ate b-day cupcakes. Yum!!!

Happy Birthday Braydon!!!

Wrestled before bed.

Hung out on Mom Mom Bonnie's deck.

Swam some more.

Swam in Aunt Jill's pool too.

Chased dogs.

Wore Mom Mom Bonnie's curlers.

Bothered Mom Mom Bonnie's cat.

Visited with the Players. This is Jason.

Barb and Josh.

Josh and his "babies"

Josh has always been a lover of stuffed animals (AKA "babies"). There is no shortage of them around here either. If you know my mom and sister you understand why we have so many. Jared has always been really good about not touching my MANY decorations around the house. Everyone used to tell me that I was going to have to give up putting out my holiday/seasonal decorations once Jared became mobile but that was never the case. I have been lucky with Josh as well. He does, however, favor some of the softer decorations I have. I found him walking around the house with 2 of my Americana dolls. He puts them up to his neck and says, "ahhhh". Too cute!!

Check out our basil!!

This is Drew's baby. I am not a big basil fan.