Jersey/NYC/LongIsland

Last weekend Jeff, Kenzie & I took a trip to NJ (to see Jeff's family) and Long Island for a friend's wedding! We had planned on leaving Kenzie at my mom's house for the night but we decided to make a weekend out of it and we ended up staying in NJ with Jeff's family! We were planning on spending a night in LI but the wedding was during the day so the reception was over by 6 so we came back to Jersey that night. We didn't get to see how Kenzie would do at night time without mommy & daddy! :)

Just a trip through memory lane.....

We drove through the city to get to LI.....I miss the city! I don't necessarily miss living there with Kenzie but there are certain things that I just miss and love about it! It's such a tease to drive through the city without stopping anywhere!

I thought this was a cool picture of the George Washington Bridge....I forgot people aren't suppose to take pictures of the bridges...I read the sign and quickly put away my camera! :) I didn't want to be interrogated by the FBI/CIA!

Driving through the Bronx....although I miss the city the BX is not a borough I miss too much...but it is nice to drive through it! It was a beautiful Sunday morning to drive.....absolutely no traffic! We were able to get from NJ to LI in a little over an hour! When does that ever happen?!?! Going home it took well over 2! Ugh!
The wedding was on the beach....it was beautiful! It was a perfect day too....about 65-70 degrees...again, when does that happen in NY (in October!)

While we were at the wedding Kenzie was spending the day with Jeff's family! She had a lot of fun! They always spoil her when she's there with gifts and attention!

I have to laugh at this picture of Kenzie....I think she was in the middle of a yawn...in Kenzie's defense she had a long and eventful day without a nap and was up late the night before! :)

Cousins...it was so nice to see little Drake again (also known as "Brayden" to Kenzie....she knows the difference b/t the 2 babies yet kept on calling him the wrong name)! He is such a cutie!!!!

Kenzie loved playing with him....she's tickling him in this pic...

Wordless Wednesday

Random Pics....

I don't really have too much to blog about...we haven't been up to much this past week! This weekend coming up Jeff & I have a wedding to go to in Long Island so Kenzie will be staying with Jeff's family in Jersey! We will be with her the first night and the second night she'll be on her own...lets see how she does...well lets see how mommy does! We don't spend much time apart these days! :)

Here are some random pics from the past week or so...

Here she is modeling her new shocks! My soda habit paid for these bad boys! :) I collected Coke points and earned a $25 Nike gift card! So I only had to pay about $10!

Almost everyday she will dress up with her jewelry or something princess-ish! hehe... Playing play-doh.... A couple cute pictures before church....

I can't believe how old she looks in this pic....more like a 3 year old!

Would you believe it if I told you I did NOT plan to dress like Kenzie's twin?!!? We were about to go for a walk when I realized Kenzie looked like a mini me! And, we both had pink shirts underneath! Is it not a cool thing to dress like your 2 year old?!?!

Playing in the leaves...

Apple Picking

Today my mom, Kenzie & I met up with my brother, sis-in-law and my little nephew Brayden at an apple orchard near Syracuse. Despite the chilly weather we had a fun time!

Taking a quick snooze on the way....

Kenzie loved the tractor ride to the apple trees!

Snacking on an apple fritter....

Milking the cow....

On the way home....So pretty!

Our Weekend

Our weekend started out on Friday morning. Kenzie & I treated ourselves to Starbucks (with a gift card from a 5th grader from last year!). I haven't had Starbucks since we moved upstate so the Caramel Frappuccino tasted amazing but a drink for over $4, seriously? When I worked in Manhattan I would tell myself every week not to go to Starbucks but when there is one at every block and one right downstairs from my old job then couldn't you?!? It was definitely a bad habit that I'm very happy to have overcome!! :) Now, If only Jeannine & I could get over our Sonic soda addictions! :) After Starbucks, Jeff & I took Kenzie to the park. This park is usually packed but being a Friday and the nearby students had school it was empty! It was great to let Kenzie run around without having to worry about Kenzie getting lost in the millions of other kids!

On Saturday Kenzie & I (Jeff had to work) went to Sophia & Ella's 5th birthday party! Sophie and Ella had a wonderful time and we had a great time spending time with family! I can't believe my little nieces are 5!! I didn't really take any pictures with my camera but I did take this one of Kenzie before we left...

...and this one before the pony pinata!

We finished our long weekend today at the playground...

Oobleck & More....

A couple nights ago I made oobleck with Kenzie!
My sister-in-law gave me the idea....thanks Emily! If you have anymore fun toddler projects let me know! :) Oobleck is very easy to make (2 cups of corn starch & 1 cup of water) and was somewhat easy to clean up...although next time I might make it a outdoor activity or have a bigger area to play! :) Kenzie loved it! She enjoyed just feeling the goo and pouring it from cup to cup!

Kenzie loves jewelry and will often put all her necklaces and bracelets on at the same time....

Just a couple cute pictures from before church....She is now in the 2 & 3 year old class and is doing well! Jeff had to stay with her the first time and the 2nd & 3rd time she cried but now she goes in w/out any issues! I'm very relieved it didn't take 9 months like in the nursery! :) Just another reminder how fast she is growing up!