Hershey Family Vacation!

Last week Jon, Blake and me experienced our first family vacation.  We had to make some last minute plans and ended up going to Hershey, PA....and it was FANTASTIC.  We stayed at the Hotel Hershey, which I've looked at before but never stayed at.  I am so glad that we finally did though.  There was so much to do right at the hotel and the staff was incredibly friendly.  Blake had a blast smiling at every guest and every staff member and he LOVED running up and down the hallways every day.

I really had no idea there was so much to do in Hershey.  We went to the park, visited the Gardens, went on the Trolley tour, and hung out at the hotel.....but we still only felt like we did less than half of what was available.  We're already talking about planning another long weekend there next year.

Unfortunately, it's back to work today for both of us....so this is the perfect time to share some pictures and have fun remembering this great trip

Getting on the shuttle w/Mimi	Enjoying the carousel...so is Daddy
Riding in a Firetruck	Rare moment w/our hat on
Watching the Cows dance on the Hershey Tour	Arriving at Breakfast at the park
LOVES the Hershey Kiss	More Kiss Fun
Tired out from Breakfast	Enjoying the Boardwalk w/Daddy
Life Vest is a little big!	Nature Hike
In the Butterfly house...right before they started chasing me	At the Pool
More pool time with Mommy	Settling down from a great week

Top Ten Favorite Things (Bday Edition!)

It's been a sad week at Casa de Boehmke, so I did not get to post a Top Ten list from last week.  To make up for it I've put together a special Birthday Edition for this week with some great memories from yesterday and some great gifts from my friends and family.  Enjoy!

Top Row:
1) Season 2 of Downton Abbey DVD from Karen...can't wait to watch
2) Watching Michael Phelps win his last Olympic medal....got a little teary
3) Birthday Dinner w/my family
4) Happy Birthday President Obama!

Middle Row:
5) Blake will not keep a hat on for more than .5 seconds, but he kept this basketball toy on his head for a good 5 minutes....what a weirdo
6) Thank you to everyone for the Facebook love!!  I have so many great friends

Bottom Row:
7) Getting to enjoy a super relaxing message in the afternoon
8) Super yummy chocolates from my Aunt Nancy.....this is my perfect combination - salt, caramel, and chocolate
9) My beautiful new necklace from my wonderful husband
10) The best boys any woman could ask for!!!