Everyone knows that I have been looking forward to being an aunt practically my entire life.  I have been blessed with two adorable nieces.  I love spending time with them — from going on “monster hunts,” walking our dog Hadley, and using my boyfriend – “Uncle Matty” – as a jungle gym. Their little hearts are filled with so much love and joy.  Needless to say, they are the best excuse to escape the busy city and travel home to spend time with them.  

My oldest niece turned four on Sunday and had her birthday party at a nearby orchard.  We spent the afternoon feeding the animals, running through a corn maze, and going on a hayride — I felt like I was a little kid again taking in every single moment!