April-May 2013

Well, I have no idea what was going on in April and May.  I only keep track based on pictures and there aren't many pictures.  In April, I did have another birthday.  26.  I can't believe I'm official upper 20s! :(  I did have a great birthday though.  Josh spoiled me as always.

 

We also refinished our kitchen table and chairs.  It was ALOT of work, much more than we thought.  It took us forever too but we both LOVED how they turned out.  Here are some after pics from my phone with not the best lighting but you get the idea.  Everything was pretty banged up from moving.  Click here for a pic of when we first bought the set.

My mom came out for a visit during the long Memorial Day weekend.  We had a wonderful time!  She is our first visitor here in New Jersey and we have been here for a year!  Our families need to step it up these next two years especially if they want a place to stay while they visit the east coast!

Mom and I mostly just relaxed and took it easy.  We both work full time and were excited to spend some relaxing time together!  We did go to the beach at Cape May and absolutely loved it.  Its such a cute little town and so beautiful!  We went into a few shops and enjoyed the nice beach!

 

I'm so glad my mom was able to come out.  Its been too long since I have seen her and have really been able to spend some one on one time with her.  It was a great visit!  Love you, Mom!  Thanks for coming!

Five Years Part II

Well...Here we are three and half month later. :)  Better late than never, right?

 

We spent the second day of our vacation in Hershey, PA.  We LOVED it!  What a cute little town.  We loved chocolate world.  That place smells of heaven :)  Here we are outside of the building.



 

Inside, they have a free little ride that demonstrates how chocolate is made.  It was actually really fun, informative and interesting. 

The town of Hershey is so cute even down to their street lamps.

 

We took a trolley tour around the town and learned about the life of Milton Hershey.  What an amazing man he was.  Josh and I were amazed at the charity that he had for all those around especially his employees and those who lived in his orphanage, which is now the largest private boarding school in the US.  He truly gave back to all those he came in contact with and everyone within his community.  We were so inspired by the life he lived and hope that we are able to give back a fraction of the way that he did and that his company still does.

We also took a chocolate tasting class.  It was so neat to learn about the different kinds of chocolate and to eat them too :)

 

Unfortunately, it's been 3.5 months and I don't remember all the details but I do know that we had an amazing time there and an amazing trip.  We took our time coming back.  We stopped at an outlet mall and did a little shopping.  We also stopped at some antique stores and other random places.  It was a wonderful way to celebrate being married to the man of my dreams for five years!  Love you, Josh!