New Jersey Day 4 & 5: Weekend Fun

The main reason for our visit was to introduce Abby to Solomon side of the family. We spent to weekend hanging out with everyone that we could. The girls had a blast getting spoiled by love and attention and Andy and I enjoyed catching up with our family that we do not get to see very often.

Emma with Aunt Janet. Emma loved spending time with her.

The girls were also spoiled with many new gifts. Thanks everyone!!

Taking a family stroll in the neighborhood before dinner.

Playing in the leaves with Grandpa.

Lots of cuteness pictured below.

We had a little birthday celebration for the girls.

Abby yelling for some cake.

Nana helping Abby with the cake.

On Sunday morning we went and checked out the local apple orchard. The girls loved the animals and tractors at the orchard.

The girls got to feed some of the barnyard animals.

The girls loved the tractors at the orchard.

The girls making Yaya and Grandpa work. I won't lie, I am glad my back got a break for a moment.

The girls looking for the ducks.

Later on in the day we headed to Aunt Janet's house for some more family time. The kids loved playing at Janet's house. She has everything a kid could ask for. Thanks Janet!!

The girls playing in the backyard.

Generational picture with Andy's dad and Grandmother.

We were so happy to spend time with our family. It is hard living so far away from each other. The girls absolutely loved being surrounded by everyone.

Stay tune for our last day.

Breaking News

I am taking a break from the New Jersey trip post to share some very important news, Abby is officially walking!! We are so excited for her. She figured out the joy of independent walking and now she cannot be stopped. No more hand holding for this girl.

Here is a minute video of her showing of her new talent.

New Jersey Day 3: Please Touch Museum

On day 3 of our vacation, we headed into Philadelphia to the Please Touch Children's Museum. I heard great things about the museum and was very excited to check it out. The place was more than I could have ever imagined. For a moment, it made me wished I lived in Philadelphia just so I could take the kids to the museum all the time. It was wonderful!

The group, right outside the museum.

Emma's first stop was the bus.

Abby has inherited the Erickson gene for cars. She was interested in what was under the hood.

Zoom, zoom.

The girls on the metro rail.

Abby with the floating balls.

Hair blowing in the wind.

The rocket launcher was a huge hit.

Andy walking on the moon.

The museum had an Alice in Wonderland exhibit.

Tea time

Snack time with Grandpa.

Checking out the massive water tables.

Expression twins?!

The huge piano from the movie Big. So cool!

A carousel ride.

Me and my happy girl.

Later in the day, we headed over the Princeton University to walk around the campus. I just love this campus and the architecture of the buildings. It is just beautiful. Every time we go to visit our family, I look forward to seeing the campus.

Emma with a red leaf we found.

Abby found a yellow leaf.

Emma and me with the Princeton Tiger.

Emma loved running around the campus.

She also loved playing with the leaves.

To end the day, I caught these two cuties holding hands in the backseat.

Stay tune for the weekend fun!

New Jersey Trip: Day 1 & 2

Last Wednesday we woke up extremely early and headed to New Jersey for a week. We had a wonderful trip visiting family and enjoying some activities and beautiful fall weather.

Once we arrived on our first day, we decided to take Yaya and Grandpa's new puppy, Remy, on a walk to the park. The weather was beautiful and I could not get enough of all the fall colors. I think Emma was tired of me pointing out all the different leaves. I so wish we had that here.

Emma helping with the dog walking. Thankfully, Remy was a good trooper and did not mind the girls being all over her and her space.

Two of my favorite people.

Pure beauty.

I was trying to get Emma to hold up a red leaf.

We did find some snow on the ground from a huge snow storm they had the previous week.

Time to play.

On our walk home, we ran into Grandpa coming home from work.

On our second day, we decided to take it easy and enjoy the town of Princeton. We checked out the library story time, got some new shoes, played at the toy store, and had more park time. I realized after the trip that I only took pictures at the library. Oh well, there are many more pictures to come.

The girls loved the aquarium at the library.

The found Nemo.

The bean bags were the best part of story time for these girls. They were not interested in the stories.

Stay tune for Day 3.

My Little Cowgirl

Emma got a kick out of putting on my cowgirl boots. I was happy to share, especially since she looks so darn cute in them.