We had a great three weeks in the US. We started out in NJ. We had to get some shopping in for the holiday and we were able to visit our friends from Winding Brook. It was a great night to get together, have pizza and be entertained by our very talented kids. We woke up Christmas morning at the Residence Inn were were staying at.
Our Christmas tree this year.
Ok...well it's really the tree in the lobby of the common area where they had the buffet but we're pretending so go with it.
Our Christmas tree this year.
Ok...well it's really the tree in the lobby of the common area where they had the buffet but we're pretending so go with it.Opening stockings in the room...
We spent the rest of Christmas day at the Ruotolo's. It was so nice to see everyone again. Frankie and Nicole are growing up so fast. I just can't believe that Frankie is that little boy who looked up at Nick and asked, "What'd you bring her for?" the first time I met him....he was 3 I think.
Nicole...growing into a beauty.
Frankie and Grandpa.
Jessica messing around with Uncle Frank.
The day after Christmas we over loaded the Pacifica and headed West to PA, to visit the Soper clan.
Our three teens...well, two and a half.lol Alexa is almost there.
Tickle fights!!!
A rest after ticklefights.
Opening presents
Family showtime
Making gingerbread houses and men.
New Year's Eve it snowed. Lots. And Alexa and I went to our hair appointments anyway.
Thankfully it slowed in time for me to safely get Andrea and her three friends, as well as Alexa and Courtney to the hotel we planned to stay at for the night. For Andrea's birthday we took her to a local hotel to swim in the pool, order room service and a movie and wait for midnight. The girls had a great time, even if a fire alarm did interupt their movie.
Back at home on New Year's Day aka, Andrea's birthday Grandma and Grandpa were up to help celebrate.
Nick took Andrea and Alexa to MtSnow for an overnight trip. Jessica and Joseph didn't want to go...until about a half hour after they left and Joe realized what he was turning down. Joe and Jess got to go to the movies and do some shopping...and got a haircut. Not quite the same amount of fun but it was the best I could do.
Alexa on the snowboard.
Andrea on the skis
Mischief and Rascal even got dolled up. They had a day at the groomer in which Mischief got a bow on her head. Look close.
It's the last time it'll ever be there. We've got a strick "no bows" policy for our puppies...but the kids couldn't resist a quick picture before we took it out.
Hanging with the Coopermans! The kids had a blast playing a dressup game while the adults caught up on with each other.
Our last Saturday in the US we traveled from Massachusetts to NJ for Aunt Josie's 92nd birthday party. We got to see lots of cousins and family we hadn't had a chance to see yet. I gave the kids the camera to take some pictures for us.
Aunt Josie and Dad
Grandpa and Jess fooling around
Dani Rose playing the videogame
Happy 92nd Birthday Aunt Josie!
We spent the rest of Christmas day at the Ruotolo's. It was so nice to see everyone again. Frankie and Nicole are growing up so fast. I just can't believe that Frankie is that little boy who looked up at Nick and asked, "What'd you bring her for?" the first time I met him....he was 3 I think.
Nicole...growing into a beauty.
Frankie and Grandpa.
Jessica messing around with Uncle Frank.
The day after Christmas we over loaded the Pacifica and headed West to PA, to visit the Soper clan.
Our three teens...well, two and a half.lol Alexa is almost there.
Tickle fights!!!
A rest after ticklefights.
Opening presents
Family showtime
Making gingerbread houses and men.
We were only in PA for one night. The next afternoon we headed north to Massachusetts. We hit the mall on Sunday and then on Monday we met up with the Arakelians and Darkos for a little lazertag. Fun was had by all...especially when we went to Friendly's after for some icecream.
We met the Maury's for dinner that night. The next day Nick took the kids skiing at Wachusetts while I enjoyed a girls getaway with Di and Jeanie. We met at Mohegan Sun to do a little shopping, eating and a lot of laughing. We ended the day at Jeanie's because she whipped up a poundcake for us. How can you resist that?
New Year's Eve it snowed. Lots. And Alexa and I went to our hair appointments anyway.
Thankfully it slowed in time for me to safely get Andrea and her three friends, as well as Alexa and Courtney to the hotel we planned to stay at for the night. For Andrea's birthday we took her to a local hotel to swim in the pool, order room service and a movie and wait for midnight. The girls had a great time, even if a fire alarm did interupt their movie.Back at home on New Year's Day aka, Andrea's birthday Grandma and Grandpa were up to help celebrate.
Nick took Andrea and Alexa to MtSnow for an overnight trip. Jessica and Joseph didn't want to go...until about a half hour after they left and Joe realized what he was turning down. Joe and Jess got to go to the movies and do some shopping...and got a haircut. Not quite the same amount of fun but it was the best I could do.
Alexa on the snowboard.
Andrea on the skis
Mischief and Rascal even got dolled up. They had a day at the groomer in which Mischief got a bow on her head. Look close.
It's the last time it'll ever be there. We've got a strick "no bows" policy for our puppies...but the kids couldn't resist a quick picture before we took it out.
Hanging with the Coopermans! The kids had a blast playing a dressup game while the adults caught up on with each other.
Our last Saturday in the US we traveled from Massachusetts to NJ for Aunt Josie's 92nd birthday party. We got to see lots of cousins and family we hadn't had a chance to see yet. I gave the kids the camera to take some pictures for us.
Aunt Josie and Dad
Grandpa and Jess fooling around
Dani Rose playing the videogame
Happy 92nd Birthday Aunt Josie!
After the party we went home and relaxed for our last night in NJ. The next morning,Grandma made breakfast for us and we got to visit with Nicole and Aunt Faith again. Then, we set out for the airport and our long journey home.
We didn't get pictures of all our fabulous visits and I didn't write about everyone we had the privilege to see. But, we did enjoy every moment of being with all of you. We love you all and are looking forward to all those visits we talked about!
Love you
Love you
Bren
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