Third Stop: Massachusetts

the diner where we ate breakfast every Saturday morning before kids entered the picture

After visiting in PA, we drove 5 hours to the the state of Massachusetts, 

where we first lived after marriage and where our three girls were born. 

our first home

 We were able to go visit our dear friends, the Abells.

And the Buntons...

 And reconnect with former students...

 We stayed with our dear friends, the Wormells. 

Kara was there for the birth of all three of my  girls:) 

 We were able to take the train into Boston and explore the city on a very cold day! 

 Faneuil Hall

Quincy Market

 Oh, how Iv'e missed fresh amazing seafood! 

 good to hear that accent again and see the word WICKED everywhere! 

 We hit up Mikes for some cannolis and cappuccino.

We met Laura, Seth and Eric (more former students) and walked around together for a bit. 

Paul Revere's House

 The Union Oyster House is fantastic but unfortunately we didn't have more time...

est 1826!!!  

 It was a fantastic visit! 

Second Stop: Pennsylvania

We enjoyed six days in PA visiting with family and enjoying every minute. 

My mom and Tim were so gracious letting us all invade! My mom made lots of my favorite meals, took us shopping and they just loved on our family. It was wonderful. The kids were so sad to leave. 

Uncle Justin took Elijah to an arcade for the afternoon- highlight of my boys life! 

Ella just LOVED spending time with grandpa! 

We also loved spending time with my brother and Erika! 

They took us to an amazing restaurant called The Bookstore in Bethlehem. 

It was an old Speakeasy from the 20's. Super cool! 

And one of favorite days was spending time with my stepsisters and their kiddos. Its a big group of kiddos and they had a blast shooting air soft guns, jumping on the tramp and playing football. 

 the gang! Just missing Jake and Abbey and their 4 kids! 

We were able to visit my childhood friend, Steph, and her family. 8 kids was quite the excitement!

 Both of our Ella's:) 

 These two are the same age- just a few days apart.