A Little Getaway

Most of you probably know I got a new job at Primary Children's Hospital, working in their outpatient diabetes clinic. It is my dream job!! Since I was switching jobs, I tried to take a little time off to go visit Jennie, Cory, and Jake in New Jersey. All I could squeeze out of the transfer was 2 days. So, I took my first ever red eye and got to Philly at 9:30 a.m. last Thursday morning. Funny thing was, by noon, I had to ask Jennie if SHE needed to go home and take a nap! I actually got some good sleep on the airplane, even though I was sitting in row B. I have a major talent for sleep!

So, here are some pics of my trip and family! Really, I know that Jake is NOT my son, even though it may seem like it because he is in the majority of pictures on my blog! But he is adorable, so what can I say? He is in the majority of pictures that I take!

Independence Hall. . .

Liberty Bell. . .

This is the room where the Declaration of Independence AND the Constitution were signed. . . very cool!

Original Philly Cheese Steak. . . so yummy!

Everytime I see Jake, I give him a present. Jennie sometimes gets mad, but I have some serious competition to be the favorite Aunt. So, this time I gave him Mack--from Cars. Of course, he loved it!

Jennie and Cory are remodeling their house, so we finished painting the kitchen one morning. It was fun to just chat and be together! I'm not the best painter, but I think there weren't too many mistakes, as long as Cory's not looking too closely!

One afternoon we went to a farm that was nearby. It was such a beautiful place with lots of animals and cool barns.

Jake is not afraid of animals at all. He almost got pecked. . .

and licked.

Cool red barn. . .

Jake had just eaten a cupcake. . . we didn't even get a taste of it!

And of course, he stepped in every mud puddle there was. . .

Thanks Jennie and Cory and Jake for the fun weekend!