Mom's Visit

Last week my mom came into town for a week. It was so great to see her! We did so much in the week that she was here. Traveling all the way from Portland to New Jersey is a huge trek, so we had to make it count. The first day it poured rain and we just hung out at the house. The next few days we had babysitters, and were able to spend a day and a half at Cape May, which is 2 hours south of us. On the way we stopped in Atlantic City for lunch. It was nice to hang out together just us two.

Cape May-Leith Hall where we stayed

Mom and I at Cape May Lighthouse

                                                        Cape May Lighthouse

The entire trip we had amazing food! Seafood was so good and fresh. I made my mom an oyster lover!

Best Oysters I have ever had!

Cape May was a charming little town, and we got to see lots of dolphins at the beach, the lighthouse and enjoy amazing food. New Jersey beaches are surprisingly beautiful! After Cape May, we took my mom to see Point Pleasant Beach, and Seaside Heights. We drove around and saw a little of the damage from the hurricane.

Mom chasing Sienna at Point Pleasant Beach

Enjoying a little ice cream on the boardwalk

Yum!

                                        
                                           Canoe ride out into Silver Bay behind our house

 

After canoeing, exploring and beach fun we decided on seeing the statue of liberty the day before she had to leave. We took the girls on the ferry ride from the New Jersey side and took a half day quick trip to check out the statue. It was beautiful.

Scarlett planking in front of Jersey City

Lady Liberty

On the ferry ride back to Jersey

 

 The night before my mom left we got to see a house (short sale) that we actually ended up making an offer on...so we will see. It was nice to have my mom there for her opinions...I am so used to doing all this stuff all on my own! After seeing the house we had some amazing authentic Italian food.

                                
                                                YUM! Delicious authentic Italian food!

                                                                         My love and I

Sad to see her go;-(

 

After driving mom to the Philadelphia AirportScarlett and I were really sad that Grandma had to leave. We are so grateful that she took the time to make the trip all the way to New Jersey and visit us! Next time we hope to be in our own house;-). We can't wait to see her again in July/August when my cousin Connor gets married!