Summer, Summer, SUMMERTIME!

So as we jumped into summer there were so many fun little things that we have done, and some big things!  Rick's good friend from San Diego came to visit us, we always love when he comes out and spend some time with the family.  He stopped only for dinner as he was passing through, but it is always a great time.  

At the beginning of the summer we jumped on a plane and went to NYC.  As always New York is always a fun time.  We love visiting with family, and seeing cool sights.  This time we decided to do a few things that we have never done.  We went to the Freak show, surprisingly the family really enjoyed it, we went to some of the usual hit up spots like Times Square and the candy stores that the kids love going inside of.  Rick and I had a chance to go on a kid free date while there and we had such a amazing time.  We ate at a little Irish Pub, sharing a app of some of the best buffalo wings i've had, and he got a pasta bowl and I got corned beef and cabbage.  It was so delicious!  And to top it off we got there before happy hour was over!   Then we headed to see the Phantom of the opera.  We got AMAZING seats!  Orchestra level 4 rows from the stage, we really couldn't get better than that.  

Hershey stayed with my mom and dad, and we heard that he was a good boy...except for getting on my parents couch.  He isn't allowed on the couch at our house, but I guess he decided he would test the waters, either that or he was making himself completely at home.   

We had a great flight to and from NYC, everything went very well.  The kids were very well behaved (as always)  They are really great travelers.  

Freak show pics

We took the Staten Island Ferry to the island and visited a bit around town there.  Exploring the museum, and seeing sights there.  

We also celebrated this big boys birthday 12 years old!  The cousins came over and ate pizza and cake with us.  It was a fun day.

My kids loved getting REAL ice cream cones off the ice cream truck.  I wish they had these here!

NYC wore us out!  The way home was complete silence.  Everyone was KO'd!  I was too for the majority of the flight home.  Thank you Aunt Nita for always taking care of us in NYC!!!  

Until Next time New York, it's been fun!