Boardwalk Rides

While we were in Sea Isle City, we took a trip one evening to Ocean City, NJ to walk the boardwalk and check out the kiddie rides and play games.

"Grandma, look what Mommy won for me!"

"Skeeball is fun, Uncle Dave."

"Weeeeeeeeeeee! I love carousels!"

"I'm going to help Ernie and Bert be firemen."

Sea Isle City

Last week, we took a family vacation to Sea Isle City, New Jersey with Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Dave. We had a blast playing on the beach and building sand castles.

"I'm going to squish this sand castle!"

"Grandpa!"

"Daddy, these are very nice cars, but I NEED to step on them"

"Painting shells with water colors was a really good idea Mommy"

"Look Uncle Dave!"

"Do you mind if I paint your leg, Grandma?"

Idelwild Park

On our last day in Pittsburgh, we took Lily to Idlewild Park in Ligonier, PA. Lily had a great time visiting playing in a ball pit, visiting Story Book Forest, and riding the carousel.

"Ball Pits are fun!"

Little Miss Muffet

"Who lives in this house?"

Another visit to the Children's Museum

A summer visit to Pittsburgh would not be complete without a visit to the Pittsburgh Children's Museum. Lily had a blast doing art, exploring Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, playing in the water (shocking to those of us who know Lily, as she is not a fan of "water play" at school), and meeting CURIOUS GEORGE!

Lily was jumping up and down and screaming his name like he was a rock star. Too bad I didn't think to take out the camera to take a video earlier. But this is pretty funny.

"I LOVE to paint!"

"Aunt Rachel, making paper is a really fun project."

"I'm an excellent driver."

"I love you, George. I'm going to give you a hug and a kiss."

"Thanks for bringing me to see George Mommy and Rachel."

"Isn't it neat that they lend you crocs and raincoats to do water play here?"

Pittsburgh

Here are some pictures from the first few days in Pittsburgh.

Playing with Mr. Potato Head at Great-Grandma Gloria's

Drawing with sidewalk chalk with Grammy

Being SILLY!

"Helping" Papa J at the store

"Look Mommy! I have a PEN!"

Reading with Daddy

As you know, Lily loves to read. The other night, after dinner, Lily and I read for about 45 minutes in her room. At one point, I had to ask Sarah to bring me some water because my throat was so dry. While she was up there, Sarah decided to take some pictures of us reading Ella the Elegant Elephant, one of Lily's favorites.

Kathy and Bill's Pool

For 4th of July weekend, Grandma and Grandpa came to visit! On Saturday, we went to pick Grandma up from her visit with Kathy and Bill. While we were there, we got a chance to swim in Kathy and Bill's rooftop pool.