Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Long Island Christmas 2014

The second half or our New York trip was to Long Island. The weather was unseasonably warm! We had a great trip to the beach and even though the girls insisted it was warm enough we did not go in the water...at least not on purpose! We left the with one kid wet to the knees, but these things do happen. :)

It is impossible for Marin to go to the beach and not play in the waves.



"Wow do I miss the ocean..."

This is so much fun!!

Sweet Baby

"Come on Charlotte!! Play with me!"


Collecting shells

Fire Island Lighthouse at the start of sunset.

It is always fun to play with cousins, even when your big.

Hangin' with Uncle Joe

CJ makes a great horsey!

After visiting Aunt Flo and Uncle Joe's house with the kids for the past few years, this visit we had a breakthrough and Binks came out of hiding and even let us pet her!!

Everyone, pick up a Bronski.

Aunt Connie I need to grab your face!

Getting some love from Aunt Flo.



Bruce is flying in the dining room! This is one cool remote control balloon.

Marin has two lefty buddies now!!

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Ithaca Christmas and Aunt Karla's Birthday

For Christmas we flew to New York to celebrate with our extended families. The first half of the trip was in Ithaca and we had a wonderful Christmas and even were able to celebrate Aunt Karla's birthday.

These big girls like to do all of the escalators at the airport by themselves.

Our flight was delayed so we were able to watch the planes for a while.
Yeah for cousin time!

Boy does this girl love holding Neeka! She is learning to read Neeka's cues when she has had enough.

Merry Christmas Morning!



All of the presents and grandkids are ready!

A snuggle with Aunt Sandy


Merry Christmas Grandma and Grandpa

Two crafty girls

Abby is a great teacher!



Christmas Day workout led by Aunt Kimmy

Trying out Abby's bow and arrow

All the kids helping Grandpa with Christmas punch.

Dog walk time - even Santa made the trip!

So happy to have time with Grandma

Powder is a lucky boy!

Matcharoos!

Charlotte loves getting her nails done by Aunt Karla!

Playground fun






All the ladies watching the trains with Grandpa

Super meatball making helpers

That's a pretty cool train Grandpa!

Timothy was very happy watching the trains with Grandpa for hours and even learned how to press the whistle button!

Aunt Karla's birthday cake time

Time for a little snooze

Aunt KK is an expert Timothy distracter.

Sweet Madelina!

Charlotte is assessing her tiara on Aunt Karla - it looks great!

Happy Birthday Aunt Karla!!

All five sisters