This year we kicked spring break up a notch and took a trip to Trenton, New Jersey to visit Grandmother. Of course after our careful planning, thanks to all the snow days, Wake county actually decided to make up three school days on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesay of the spring break week. Daddy and Pop-pop had already taken off work, and it had been far too long since we last visited Grandmother; Meghan was only 3 months old at the time! We decided make-up days, schmake-up days, we were still heading north. We left Raleigh after school on Friday for Richmond and spent the night. Saturday morning it was up and out, with Pop-pop's sweet hairdo to lead the charge.
"Trenton Makes, World Takes" Bridge, we're almost there!
Crocuses peaking out of the snow in grandmother's front yard. Spring is trying to be sprung.
Meghan takes the perch that many a child over several generations has, on the stairs to look at themselves in the giant mirror across the living room.
Sunday morning we were extra adventurous. All five of us, Pop-pop stayed behind to visit with Grandmother, took the NJ Transit from Hamilton station into New York city for the day! We returned late in the afternoon tired but satisfied after our extra special day.
Jack plays and sings "Reach for the Sky" and
Shake My Sillies Out.
Pop-pop models one of Pop's old hats. Looking snazzy.
Monday we went out to Pete's (Mike's) Steak house for lunch. Trying to get a picture with the tongue sticker outer clowns.
It's all business once the milkshakes arrive.
Steak and cheese with fries, yum!
After our indulgent lunch we headed over to Washington's Crossing Park for some fresh but cold air and exercise.
Exploring the river bank.
There just happened to be a stump there! Perfect for picture taking.
Clara spotted deer far off in the distance.
Another stump!
Monday late afternoon Uncle Denny, Aunt Jan, and Aunt Mary Margaret drove over from Delaware Water Gap to visit and have dinner with us. It was fun for them to get to see/meet the kids.
Uncle Denny shows Meghan some tips on the piano.
Jack snuggles up to Aunt Jan.
Another source of enjoyment throughout the generations of children: sliding down Grandmother's stairs.
A couple of quick pics with Grandmother before we leave.
Until next time, New Jersey!
Nay-nay stayed behind this trip because she had to work, so she got a quick snuggle in with the kids before we were back into the car to make the final leg of our journey home.
Next up, our day in NYC!
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