The Summer of '17

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Knowing that we weren't going to get to spend the summer with the boys this year.. we tried to do as much as we could with them before we left.       


One of M's colleagues took us out on his boat :)  

Enjoyed some 59c pancakes :)

Tried to use our imagination.

Played a lot of Battleship.. a lot! 

Tried to rollerskate

Visited the High Line Park.. one of my favorite places in the city

Went biking.. D managed to go 4 miles.. we were very impressed.

A baby visited. My brother's son.. it was great to see the boys bond.

and then the grandparents arrived. They did a wonderful job taking
 care of the kids while we were gone. For which we are very thankful.
In fact I think the boys were a little disappointed to see us return and them go.



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Simply Alexandra // My Favorite Things said…
So much fun before you left, I can understand your thinking that the kids missed the grandparents when the left. haha. I think that is typical sometimes! It even happens that way with our cats. LOL. XO - Alexandra

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10/09/2017
Jennifer Hays said…
Hi Hena, it's nice to see you back again. It looks like you made some fun memories with the boys before you left for the hajj. I hope the experience was very good for you and your husband. You must have been so happy to see the boys again when you came back. I'm glad you had the chance to do it. I hope everyone is settling back into life at home together now. Take care.
10/09/2017
Carrie said…
Last time we were in NYC we went to High Line Park, I love it too! There was a lot of construction going around when we were there, but I guess that is all part of NYC! I would def. go back. :)

Carrie
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10/09/2017
Kathrine Eldridge said…
Looks like you had lots of fun with them. They are adorable!

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10/09/2017
Stefanie said…
Grandparents are priceless. I am thankful for my parents every day and our girls get so spoiled by them. What fun you four had.
Thank you for your sweet comment about my cards. Sometimes they come out really good and other times good. I've been actually redoing a card here and there if I don't like the initial results.
10/09/2017
Laura B said…
You really squeezed in a lot of quality time with your boys! I love all the fun pictures! They look like they are having so much fun with you!
10/09/2017
Laura Mitbrodt said…
Awe it looks like you had a great time
xo
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10/09/2017
Emmylou said…
Such lovely pics, Hena:) And you're so lucky to have such a great support system!
10/10/2017
Rowena @ rolala loves said…
It sure looks like your boys had a fun and eventful summer!
10/10/2017
Angela said…
Great photos Hena!Lots of Summer fun! That drawing is fantastic! So wonderful to see the family doing well. P.S. Thank you for your visit and comment!
10/10/2017
awhite said…
Looks like you guys had a ton of fun!

-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
10/10/2017
Laura Marie Keenan said…
So much joy in these photos!
10/10/2017
s said…
grandparents are such a blessing! so nice to see how much fun you had! love the drawing.!
xO!
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10/10/2017
karen said…
I bet you missed them fiercely! I love that you had family to come and be you while you were on your journey.
10/11/2017
Adventureswithcourtt said…
Aww all of these photos are so cute! It looks like fun.
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10/11/2017
Marie said…
Looks like the boys had a wonderful summer. Thank God for Grandparents!!!
10/11/2017
Unknown said…
Cute pics!
Have a nice day!
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10/11/2017
rooth said…
That pancake photo though!
10/16/2017
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