while we were in cape may, parker and quinn got lots of quality time together. normally when we’re down in nj, there’s so much going on be it thanksgiving or a baby shower… something that requires that we be running around a lot with lots of people mulling about. we spent a few mornings just hanging out at my sister’s… the boys played, my mom, sister and i chatted over coffee and breakfast. parker and quinn got along so well. i’ve never seen parker interact as much with another kid as he did with his cousin. of course, this made kate and i happy as we intend for them to be best friends. no choice! it’s bound to happen! i also got to take pictures of kate, nora, and quinn. mostly nora, but i’m not posting them cause i do believe one will be her birth announcement.
then, the three of us took a day trip to haddonfield (the town where i grew up!). walked downtown, visited with my other sister (and her cuties–one of which is that little boy a few pictures up!), caught up with high school friends (that’s my friend alison and her daughter lucy–parker is promised to a little lady named svea but he may have been cheating on her with lucy on the swings…), and had dinner at one of my favorite places. there’s something so wonderful about catching up with high school friends. despite that next year will be my ten (!!) year reunion, it feels like so little time has passed. and, as you well know if you’ve read this blog long enough, i’m quite the nostalgic person so it’s good for my soul to see those old friends.
and that’s a wrap.
Kara Workman says
this looks like such a fun trip! and i can't even get over parker's cute, chubby cheeks!!!
xx, kara
Monica says
your photos are lovely and it looks like such amazing, quality family time.
Melanie says
These photos are darling! You have a skilled eye.
Sweet little faces. 🙂
Alex says
Parker and Quinn are just the cutest together. Love.
KC Squared says
I love PJs! When we are home in Philly we head on over to Cherry Hill to get some good eats!
Sounds like a great trip home 🙂
adesertgirl says
I have 10 first cousins on my mom's side and we grew up together. As a result we're now very close as adults. I am so grateful for my cousins and for our parents, as they are the reason we're so close to one another. It's such a special relationship.
Niken says
love the pictures bridget!
and of course, looove your red converse
bridget says
@kc squared, i used to work at the haddonfield locatiosn. it's one of my fave old places.
@melanie, thank you! so much!
@desertgirl, isn't that the best? close family relationships are theeee dearest.
@niken, red converse always!
bridget says
@alex, they couldn't get enough of each other. it was the best.
Shannon :: The Scribble Pad says
We love PJs! Again, how have we never talked about this?
Can't wait to see more of Nora…she is certainly quite the beauty!
I'm Becca. says
Cannot tell you how reassuring it is that someone like you who's so health-conscious loves PJs. I live by the Marlton location, and famous fries are my ultimate weakness.
casey ann says
parker looks so content with quinn!! that is the sweetest 🙂 cape may sounds gorgamous, always soooo lovely to have those sorts of catch-up times!
bridget says
@i'm becca, DUDE. famous fries were the first thing i ordered. the cheeeeeese!
and then a cheesesteak and a pjs copper lager. i splurge every once and awhile slash all the time.
{annie_loo} @ The Farrar Four says
Parker in that beenie hat…the cuteness in unbearable!! He's a doll!
Looks like y'all had a wonderful time!
kristin says
looking at pictures of that sweet little nora gives me baby fevah in a baaaaaad way. sigh.
Nicole@ nenemonster.blogspot.com says
the swing picture made me giggle.
I would LOVE to know what you do in photoshop to give your pics that pretty matt effect. Bomb.
🙂 nicole
http://nenemonster.blogspot.com/2011/09/tims-take-on-hula.html
sara says
so much cuteness here!!!
bridget says
@nicole, shoot me an email and i can try to explain!
Gaby says
cousins are the best 🙂
Rachel says
So many cute babies! It makes me want one {eeek did I just type that?}. And your red chuck taylors…I have the same ones!
RosyRilli says
I've been absent from the blogosphere for awhile and when I first glanced at your photos, I thought you had popped out another little one while I was gone! HAHA
http://www.rosyrilli.blogspot.com
E says
Beautiful pictures. Love the one of you in your red shoes. You're so hip. If you ever went into teaching, the kids would die.
Susanna says
I didn't know you grew up in Haddonfield?! That's where I'm from too! Small world 🙂
bridget says
@susanna, get outta here! my fam lived there for 30+ years before my parents finally moved. i love haddonfield!
LADY LEE says
So so sweet that the are cousins and best friends. I wish for cousins for Westley some day!
You got some really great photos too! Love seeing your sisters newest addition. So sweet.
toi says
wow, now I really can't wait until AOI meets all her cousins again
Ahn says
love the pictures. you are so good.
parker is a man slut.
Lea Anne says
Ohmigosh, that vintage Fisher Price kitchen in the second photo! I had the same one as a child and seeing this brought back so many memories.
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