This past weekend we went to Forest Hills to spend time with Eric and Julia and their adorable daughters Ella and Sophia. Although Eric and I work for the same company, it was the first time all of us met. It was also the first time Adam met twins and he couldn’t stop hugging them. Ella and Sophia generously shared all their toys and impressive library of books written in English and Polish. Both Julia and Eric speak several foreign languages and have had some amazing experiences - living and teaching in Japan, and commuting between Boston and New York City while Eric was completing two Master’s degrees at Harvard. Our children were well behaved and we were able to enjoy a delicious meal and engage in thought provoking discussion. We then went for a stroll to soak up some gentle fall sun and capture a few fun images of the twins at a local playground in Forest Hills Gardens.

Eric and Julia, we can’t wait to see you again to do some family portraits.

Ella

Sophia

Inspired by the beauty of Fairfield beaches, we decided to explore other beaches in close proximity to NYC. Having received rave reviews from one of our friends, we picked our next destination: Long Beach, Long Island. There were a few of us, including two children under age of 3. The water was a bit cold in contrast with the scorching hot sand. There is a two mile long boardwalk, filled with joggers, onlookers, strollers and bicycle riders. The beach itself stretches for approximately 3.5 miles. It is a great spot for a day trip, family/children friendly and approximately an hour away from Manhattan. It is accessible by the LIRR - making it even more attractive for people who live in the Big Apple and don’t own cars.