Haire Family Favorite Adventures '07-'08

I sat down with the family last night and asked everyone what was their favorite thing we have done since we moved to NJ. I thought that this would be a fun way to share some of our adventures. Part of the reason we wanted to move out here was to take advantage of all the great things this part of the country has to offer. It has been so fun to watch McKenna and Jackson experience more of the world. They love it all. It was a lifelong dream of mine to live in NYC and now we get the best of both worlds. We live in an amazing town and we have spent lots of time in the city. So here goes the Haire Family Favorites---

Jackson

We have had to the chance to attend a few Yankee games as well as spend a day picnicing on the field. This part of the country loves baseball and I have to admit it grows on you. Jackson loved going to the Yankee game with Grandpa Bob, Mike and McKenna. They took the subway, ate footlongs and watched the game.

Nothing like a $10 hot dog at Yankee Stadium.



We were so lucky to have Grandpa Bob come help us move in and see our new home. We love you!!!




Last fall we drove to a pick your own pumpkin and apple farm. New Jersey is the garden state and everything grows to fast and tastes so yummy. While we were paying for our pumpkins I let the kids choose an apple to snack on. Jackson found one as big as his head---it weighed over 1 lb.

"THE 1LB APPLE"



McKenna

Last Christmas Santa brought the kids Hannah Montana concert tickets. That afternoon was McKenna's favorite. The whole family went and it was fun fun fun!!! To see the kids rocking out at a concert was great. The show was great--Mike and I even enjoyed it.





Mimi (my mom) came out last October. We had always talked about having a girl trip to NYC. We got to do it and we had a blast. We woke up early took the train. We watched the Today show film and made it on camera. Mike and Jackson watched us from home. Then we headed to American Girl. McKenna picked out Kit and Mimi picked up the bill. After that we shopped and headed to see The Lion King. It was a day to remember. Thanks Mimi---we love you and love having you here. Come back soon.

Today Show at Rockerfeller Center



Breakfast at American Girl



The Lion King



Asleep on the train after a long fun day



Jen

Some of you may not know this but I love Madonna. Not as a role model but I just love love her music and love watching her dance and perform. After her last tour I decided no matter the cost I would go to a concert. Last February I read somewhere that she would be doing an exclusive concert for her NYC fans and there were only 2,000 or so tickets being given out. People waited 40 hours to get tickets. Mike made a few calls and surprised me with tickets. I had know idea he had got the tickets---what a fun surprise. Thanks sweet hubby:)I took my friend Courtney with and it was awesome. She sang for about 25 minutes and we were super close. After pushing our way through the crowd and getting lots of dirty looks. What a fun night. Check out the pics......oh yeah Mike got tickets for her current tour and we are going on October 6th. Can't wait





We spent last Thanksgiving in NYC. We went in the night before. Waited in line to see the balloons, had some pizza and headed to our hotel. We went with our neighbors the Kennedy's. We woke up early and headed to the parade. It was great. Lots of people and perfect weather. We ended the day with dinner at the Hilton and then headed home to catch the Cowboy game. It was a day to remember and so fun to watch McKenna and Jackson enjoy the parade. Not sure if we are going back this year. Maybe this year we will watch it from above.

Night before the parade



Macy's Parade (ck out that set up mom)





Favorite Balloon



Dinner--it was mmm mmm good



Mike

Mike spent a full year working without much vacation. One of the first days he had off was Martin Luther Jr day. We decided to take the family to Philadelphia. It was cold but we had such a great time. We looked at all the history. Hung out at the hotel, swam in the pool, ordered room service for dinner. It was a great family week end.

We love hotels!!!



It was Jacksons job to stock the fridge---funny huh! I can't live without my Diet Coke.



Where it all went down---God Bless the USA we are proud to be Americans.



Let Freedom Ring



Banker Boy on the steps of the First Bank of the United States



Betsy Ross House



Longest Continuously Lived on Steet in America



LOVE





That is just a bit of all the fun we have had. Stay tuned for me--have fun catching up. Will do more later---need to get some stuff done.