Family is Everything

The past few weeks have been filled with so many fun activities that it would be nearly impossible to jog my memory and go into detail about our daily outings and excursions.  My time spent with my family in NJ and in London was absolutely amazing.  Hopefully the pictures can do some of the talking.

Ocean City: Khor Bros & Manco's

While I was home, I did my best to hit all of my favorite places: Home, Ocean City, & NYC 

and restaurants: Otto, Taconneli's, Santucci's, Piccini's, Chipotle. 

Fun with the kids. 

(G painted us a picture of NYC so that we could look at it and not miss home. Love!  It's currently framed in our bathroom.)

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In-laws !! It was sooo great to see them and have them here.

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Aunt and cousin time! <3

We hit almost all of the London attractions...

and even made it to Paris!!!

I had a great time with my family and I loved every minute of having them here.  I have a new found appreciation for London after exploring with family.  The weather has been absolutely beautiful the past couple of weeks and I'm sure that added to my love for the city.  Everything is better with sun and blue skies!!  I was sad when they left, but knowing that D and I were headed out of town in a few days was definitely helpful.

Now it's time for our vacation!!  We are off to Mallorca (Spain) tomorrow AND . . . 

I. could. not. be. more. excited!!!  

Friends have given us suggestions of things to do while we're there, but right now I'm just looking forward to sitting at the pool or the beach.  This girl needs to RE-LAX.  We'll see how we feel once we get there ; )

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There were a few birthdays during my blog hiatus.

Thankfully FaceTime allowed us to see their beautiful faces and sing them a Happy Birthday song!

Happy 4th Birthday to our kind hearted, silly, sports loving nephew! 

& 

Happy 1st Birthday to our precious, loveable, and absolutely hilarious niece!

Happy Birthday to Laura, too!!!

We love you so much!!!

xoxo