1st Day of School!

6 States, 13 Days, 1879 miles

We just returned from our 2 week trip to New York! We spent 5 nights in a tent in Old Forge, NY in the Adirondack Mountains, where we slept in a tent and ate s'mores every single night! The week before we left Abby learned to go potty, one week later she was a pro at peeing in the woods!

The next leg of our trip was at a resort in Lake George. After 5 nights in a tent, it was great to be in a real bed and to have a bathroom just steps away!

The last leg of our trip brought up to Poughkeepise for a family wedding. We met up with Matt's family and tried to stay cool in the 104 degree weather. We ended the trip with day in New York City where the kids saw Lady Liberty and hung out in Cental Park!

The kids are exhausted and I am nearly buried underneath the pile of laundry that came out of the minivan! If you ask the kids their favorite part of the trip, they may answer that it was...

Having S'mores by the campfire


Sleeping in the tent

Hiking up Bald Mountain

Taking the Adirondack Scenic Railroad


Canoeing on Moose River

or possibly, taking the New York City subway
Whatever their answer, it was a fantastic trip! (But I'm happy to be home!)

Today is the day....

....that Abby decided to be potty-trained. Hip Hip Hooray!

We are taking care of Nisha, my friend Jen's dog for the week. Jackson was thrilled from the beginning, throwing Nisha's ball for her constantly and following her around the house. Abby on the other hand, began the week running away from Nisha and crying.


By day 2, as Nisha sat patiently below Jackson's breakfast table waiting for him to drop some Cheerios, Abby decided to read her the story of Danny & The Dinosaur. Nisha seemed mildly annoyed....but at least Abby has stopped screaming and yelling!

By Day 3, Abby was hanging out with Nisha in the backyard.....

...and this morning, the kids were cuddled up with her watching Tom & Jerry. From the kitchen I overheard Abby whispering, "You're my favorite dog Nisha!"

Good Night-Sleep Tight

This what Abby's bed looks like when she goes to bed. I wish it was an exaggeration, but it's not. Included in the mix are her piggy bank, vase of fake flowers, a picture of her and Matt, her basket of diapers/pull ups, a container of wipes, a pretend cake and set of cupcakes, a magic wand, at least 3 purses "with a lot of stuff in them!", many baby blankets plus the two from the upstairs couch, too many stuffed animals and dolls to count and every single book from her book shelf. It's amazing that she finds room for herself in there!

Quote of the Day

"I like everyone that I know, except for people with mustaches."
-Abigail Ann, age 3

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