Almost Two? You're kidding me!

Our little monkeys are almost two years old. Since I have spoken to you last we've been on vacation to the beach, had fun visits to see all the Grandmas and Grandpas and took a trip to the zoo.

Every time Maddie and Lizzy see or hear an airplane in the sky, we ask them where it's going. The obvious answer is... to the BEACH! All planes end up at the beach (and occasionally Grandma and Grandpa's house). This is the kind of lasting effect our recent vacation to Holden Beach, SC has had on my girls. They got to meet so many new family members like Great Aunt Gail and Great Uncle Jerry, cousins Sophie and Lily, plus Aunt Tara, Uncle Jamie and cousin Olivia. Playing with their cousins, building sand castles near the edge of the ocean, taking trips down to the local ice cream shop or just hanging out on the porch and swimming in the kiddie pool. There was non-stop excitement for them at the beach and we can't wait to go back again. Oh and note to self: do NOT get one of those double bike trailers for the girls... bad bad bad.

Trips home to Long Island are always eventful. We took an extended weekend and had the opportunity to visit with everyone this time. Pop Pop's house is always a big hit, lots of toys and things to get into. Grandma and Grandpa took the girls on a Blydenburgh Park adventure. Nothing like getting a little dirty to put them in a good mood. Grammie took us out to eat at Smokey Bones and who do you think was waiting tables that night? That's right, Scooby-Doo! Our main purpose for going home was to attend a wedding so that gave Erica and I an excuse to leave the kids with the grandparents and enjoy an evening to ourselves. We even managed to find time to visit with all our friends and their kids.

Halloween is right around the corner and we've got a special surprise in-store for you. Keep an eye out for pictures of what they will be dressed up like this year!