The Temporary Only Child

Sissy went to the beach for a few days with the grandparents so we got some rare one on one time with the brother bear. You can tell that he soaked up all the attention that he could while she was gone.

She got home late one night after he had gone to bed and this is what occurred the next morning. He was so excited to see her that he could barely see straight. I think he must have hugged her at least 10 times in the first hour she was up. Just so sweet.

The First Stop of Summer

The first thing we had on the list this summer was to take an all adult vacation to Boston, New York and then a cruise to Bermuda. 

Our first stop was Boston where we went to a Red Sox game (which was on Hays' bucket list). We also went to Cheers to eat lunch, walked some of the Freedom Trail in the pouring down rain (it was so cold and rainy that it was almost comical), ran along the Charles River and took a duck tour around town. We had a great time, just the two of us.

We rode a train to our next stop, New York where we met Hays' parents and Matt and Amberly. We visited the 9/11 museum, went to see Kinky Boots on Broadway and went to the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty.

We were away from the kids for a total of 10 days which is the longest we have ever been away. 

Face time was our best friend.

After New York, we took off on a cruise to Bermuda. We had five days of pure rest and relaxation (except for the sea sickness we all experienced the first day). 

A good time was had by all but we were ready to get back to see our babies.