Memorial Day Weekend & Kangas Family Reunion

Our quartet headed to Long Island this past Memorial Day weekend. We had not visited since last August so it was great to be home (yes, I still call it home).

Saturday we had our 2nd Annual Kangas Family Reunion. My cousin Ron and his wife Melissa were a huge help in planning the event and scoped out a great location at South Haven Park on Long Island. Also, major shout out to my cousin Amber and her husband John who traveled from Florida, and Jason and his wife Miri who made the trip up from Tennessee. I know it's not easy so I truly appreciate the effort you made in coming. Even the NY family, thank you for taking the time to come. It really means a lot to me that we can all be together. It was a much smaller gathering this year than last, so I'm thinking we'll change it up next year and hopefully get a big family group to come:)

Here are some pictures of the day- it was truly perfect weather and I think everyone had a great time. I know we did.

The cousins in order from oldest to youngest:
My brother Erik, my brother Dylan (oldy moldies), Destiny, Dylan, Jason, Ron, Me, Amber, and Tom. The super sweet kiddos are Zoe (my cousin Dylan's daughter), Katie and Eli (my cousin Amber's kiddos).

Normally we head back to Massachusetts very early on Sunday morning but we spent the extra day and headed to Fire Island with Erik and Joe on Sunday instead. We had the pleasure of seeing Erik and Joe's long time friend Tom who we had not seen in ages- he's the coolest guy and it was THE BEST getting to see him and just relax and take in the beautiful weather. Major thank you to my Mom for watching Nicholas so we could have a grown up day out. :)

My Dad and Dexter on Memorial Day- giving him some comfort on a tough day for Veteran's.

The drive home...

One of the many things I love about my dog...he always looks like he just farted and is super embarrassed about it (and it's usually true).

xoxo

Memorial Day 2013

First of all - thank you so much to the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to keep up safe. Your bravery amazes me, and we are so very lucky and thankful for all that you do.

Nick and I had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend - we were both lucky enough to have three days off. We didn't do much, we had some plans each day but nothing too crazy. Monday was the best - we had no plans at all, and it gave me the opportunity to take some great pictures of the baby (and of course Dexter too!)

I am entering the busiest time of year at my work so I may be MIA for awhile. Try not to miss me too much!