Trip to New York- July 2011

This July, Ellie and I flew to New York (with my mom, dad, Krissy, and Dan) to visit my mom's side of the family. Esteban, AJ, and Mikey all had to work... and were missed! We flew up EARLY Thursday morning, checked into my parents hotel and took a 3 hour nap...Ellie needed a nap which turned into everyone falling asleep, it was great!

Dan and Ellie sharing a "nack" at the hotel

Once we were rested, we went over to my Grandpa's house. My Uncle Jim and Grandpa were there, cousin Timmy and Aunt Gail stopped by later. Aunt Gail brought Ellie a new toy (Teapot set) to play with, which she loved! Friday we visited and then went to the 3rd Annual William St. George Memorial Tournament (in memory of my Uncle Billy). For those of you not familiar with firemen, these tournaments are so much fun to watch...here are a few pictures of the drills. My cousin Timmy competed, which was awesome to watch as well.

Ellie, me, Mom, and Krissy with Grandpa before the tournament

Baldwin Tomcats

Tim in action

We met my cousin Liz's daughter, Cassidy, for the first time....so cute watching the girls interact together!

Ellie and her buddies, Teagan and Keelin

Little ladies getting into bug spray

Sisters/Cousins = Georgia girls

Cousins

Liz and I with our girls and my mom

Sweet Teagan and Ellie

"cheeeese"

Priceless

Vaught Family

Saturday, we had a family cookout/50th Birthday Party for my Uncle Bobby

Bubbles

Big girl

St. George family picture!!

Granddaughters and our Great-granddaughters with Grandpa

All the ladies with Grandpa

We love Grandpa!

Mom and Grandpa

Devil dogs...yumm!

Before flying out Sunday night, we went to the beach...unfortunately this is when Ellie started to come down with a cold. It was her first trip to the beach, but she had no interest in the ocean or the sand...instead she just wanted to cuddle. Sweet girl hanging out with Aunt Krissy.
So thankful for a great weekend with family...wish Esteban could of been there, but we will have more family adventures in the years to come. Next time we see them, Bill and Danielle will be PARENTS! Their baby will be arriving around November 14...cant wait to see if they have a boy or a girl...