Joe's First Vacation - Part II

Ok, finally getting back to finishing up about Joe Sung Min's first vacation.  I was a little concerned how he would be after the long drive and around so many new people.  In all, he exceeded my expectations.  We had packed some of his favorite toys from home (and his blanket) and he had his big sister around to make him feel comfortable.

Miss Olivia had quite a list of things she wanted to do while we were on vacation and Auntie Jen made sure we hit as many of them as possible: Adirondack Animal Land, Hoffman's Playland and most importantly, the pool in the backyard.  Although we didn't get to see the parade or fireworks on the 4th of July, we DID travel to Connecticut to a party at Auntie Bev's house where we got to hang out with all of my siblings, their husbands and kids. Yay!  We also squeezed in a visit with my friend Robyn and her girls and a trip down to Hudson, where I grew up, to visit my dear friend Kathleen and her kids and stop at the cemetery to see my mom's grave.

Feeding giraffes

Joe was more interested in snacks

Chased by camels. Liver-lips got a little to close for comfort

Joe-Ji LOVED his cousin Sarah!

                         

Joe and his new friend Robyn. :)

The girls getting their craft on at Michael's

Rides! 

  

Zach's 17th birthday. Ice cream cake!!

Greg showing Liv how to ride her bike sans training wheels

Putting flowers on Grandma Hendricks' grave (she picked them out!)

Playing with my BFF's little one. :)

My little fish (just like her dad!)

Tired from their swim, Liv and Dillon relax on the lounge chair

But wait... we're not done yet.  The third installment of our great vacation is coming soon.  You don't want to miss our adventures in New Jersey, the kids' first trip to the ocean, seeing the Imagination Movers at Sesame Place and the long ride back home... Stay tuned!