Weekend Getaway

Well one major benefit to living on the East coast is all that there is to see and do. We decided to head up north and go visit my Aunt Julie who lives right on the Hudson River. It is truly amazing. The drive was great, the kids were great. The views were spectacular. She lives in Ulster Park, New York. The boys enjoyed the first morning by fishing off her dock. They didn't catch anything but sure had a good time.

Isn't that view awesome. Just across the way there is the famous Rhinebeck, yes! That is where Chelsea Clinton was just married!

Later on, Aunt Jelly (That is what my boys call her. I think it is adorable. It has kinda STUCK!) and Ashby took us over to this really neat park where they had all sorts of animals to feed and see. They also had a pretty cool playground.

The boys were also really excited for cousin Ross to take them for a ride in his Bronco. They had a great time with Ross. They enjoyed wrestling with him as well.

Brock loved it when they peeled out really fast! My little dare devil. We also went to a car show that night with Ross, his cute girlfriend Amelia, Ashby and Aunt Jelly. My Aunt made some fabulous dinner that night, shrimp linguine and clams. I am not a big seafood person, but Trent was so excited!

The boys could really spend hours out here just looking for things to throw into the water. What boy doesn't love throwing sticks and rocks into the water?

And of course we brought Gracie along with us. She had the time of her life. She absolutely loves to swim and this is her diving off the dock. I think she did it a million times. She had a friend there too, Feliz, my Aunt's dog. It was good to see Gracie have a good time. I feel like since we have moved here to our small town house she doesn't get as much exercise.

Another morning spent on the dock. We also got to see Ashby swim at a swim meet. It was great to see him doing something he loves and is good at. He is such a great person, and was always there to entertain the boys. My cousin Courtney and her boyfriend Collin also live nearby. They live in Kingston. We had lunch with her. We also made some yummy doghnuts. Wow, they were tasty. The boys loved them too. Don't worry Brock decided to throw one of my Aunt's ceramic mugs into the sink and broke it! Stinker! Courtney then took us over to see her new apartment. It was great, she is a hard-worker. It was great to see her in her element. I haven't been to NY for years.

Here is Aunt Jelly's house. What an incredible house. We stayed in the apartment above the garage. I say apartment, but it really is bigger that our town house. Hahaha. The accommodations were spectacular, couldn't ask for a better time!

After the swim meet, we decided to head over to Kingston. I had read online about a trolley museum there in town. It was pretty fun. The ride was about 45min long and the boys thought it was pretty cool. On one of the stops we were once again by water, so they got to throw rocks and sticks in the water... thy were thrilled to say the least!

We had a great time together as a family. I really have enjoyed that about our move. We spend so much more time together!

Do you think that Pierce was excited?

Family picture at the Kingston Rondout Park. There were ducks here and the boys had a great time throwing bread crumbs to them.That night we went to dinner at a pizza place to get some NY style pizza. Wow, we found a great place and boy was it WONDERFUL!

My Aunt Jelly on Sunday got up and made the most amazing breakfast for us before we left. French toast on chibatta bread, bacon, and omelettes. Wow she really spoiled us rotten. It was great to be around family and feel that love and warmth. They truly were all so great! It was really hard for us to leave. The boys kept asking if they could just stay and Trent and I leave. Haha.. guess we know how much we are loved, nah.. it is cute to see them having a good time. Plus Aunt Jelly spoils them, lets them have ice-cream and Popsicles. I am also so glad they took time out for us. They were so willing to do whatever we wanted and made the trip amazing. Thank you again guys... Loved every minute!

Collin, Courtney, me, Ashby, Ross, Amelia, and Aunt Jelly