We had our 6th annual girls' weekend in New York this year. My cousin Mia had her daughter Lilly last August so we decided to do girls' weekend in New York so we could see Lilly too. She is such a sweet little girl. We loved handing out with her. Mia and Alex moved into a big house in Brooklyn right before they had Lilly and did a lot of work remodeling. It looks great!
This year included my Mom, Aunt Denise and Mia. We missed several ladies this year including Paula (Denise's cousin), as she got sick and was unable to come, Kim (Mia's sister-in-law), who could not make it and Sue, who was unable to come for the whole weekend, but ended up coming Sunday with John and Tommy.
We had a so much fun catching up and played a lot of chicken foot, a game played with dominos. We also went to the Brooklyn Museum, had brunch at Peach's (musical brunch), went to dinner in New York City and saw the musical Nice Work If You Can Get It and spent Sunday with John, Sue and Tommy. Tommy & Lilly had fun playing together. Tommy was so sweet with her. Alex cooked an amazing meal of pork, chicken and steak tacos with all the toppings. It was honestly the best I have ever had! He really should open up his own restaurant. Mia is the most amazing cousin and I'm so lucky to have her in my life. She is one of the funniest (and Alex!) people I know. Her mom (my aunt) Denise and my Mom are the best too so it makes for a very fun group of ladies. We were sad to leave, but luckily we have our little get togethers yearly so it won't be long until I see them again.
Yearly Trips have included: Chicago at Maria's (2008), Albuquerque at Denise's (2009), New York at Hotel Giraffe (2010), Chicago at Maria's for Mia's wedding shower (2011) & Key West (2012)
Good old picture L to R: my uncle Hank and cousin Tim, my Dad and me, Grandpa Beurskens and Uncle Frank and Mia
I love how Mia has an empty beer bottle in her mouth (the good old 80's).
My Dad and Hank are no longer here and are missed greatly! I'm so thankful I have great pictures like these to remember them.
Playing one of our many games of chicken foot
Mia's daughter Lilly (love her adorable smile!)
Mia is such a great Mom!
Mia cooking french toast and fresh berries - AMAZING!
The second day we got there Brooklyn got hit with 10 inches!, but it quickly melted the next day.
Alex is great with Lilly too!
Great Aunt Cathy and Grandma Denise feeding Lilly
(yes, it took 2 of them, but it's much harder than it looks)
Brooklyn Museum
Dinner in Brooklyn
Brunch at Peach's
On our way to New York City
Walking to the musical in Times Square
Dinner before the musical in New York City
Margaritas for Mia & Virgin Mojitos for me
Having a drink after the musical
John, Sue and Tommy come for the day
We always have so much fun with them! I wish they lived closer.
Tommy got in Lilly's jumper
Love Tommy's faces
Alex made this amazing food for us
Playing more chicken foot
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