End of Summer

Summer is wrapping up for our family - I'm back at work, Justin just started school, Luke is in daycare with Anna. We were able to get a few last adventures in before reality totally set in.

Picking Peaches at Tougas Farm

These were the most delicious peaches and nectarines I've ever picked! Between ourselves and the Brevard's we probably ate as many in the orchard as we brought home.

"Camping" out at the Douglas' Farm in New Hampshire

This past weekend, our friends Sarah and Ben invited us to their family house in New Hampshire. We all had an amazing time hanging out with friends and everyone played really hard (and slept hard afterwards). With 9 kids under the age of 5 and 3 dogs there was never a dull moment! Can't wait until next year.

Fun conversations with Anna

You never know what she'll parrot back at you!

Me: Anna, do you want some melon for dinner?

Anna: Can you say 'cant-a-lope'?

We've started bedtime prayers where she echos what I say... usually

Me: Dear God,

Anna: Dear God,

Me: Thank you for my friends.

Anna: Thank you for my friends.

Me: Please help me sleep tonight. Alot.

Anna: Please give me lots of energy.

And then there is Luke just hanging out

Trip to Nana & Papa's

As predicted, once work started back up my desire to be anywhere near a computer once I get home had disappeared. I have found that we did a number of fun things at the end of our amazing summer that I haven't mentioned here. I'm going to do a number of quick blogs just to catch everyone up.

The week after Jon and Mitch came to visit we took trip out to Illinois to visit Justin's folks. It was the first time we've been able to spend more than a long weekend visiting.

Luke's first airplane ride

Stroll down Navy Pier

Navy Pier Fountain

Of all the fun things in Chicago Anna loved playing in the fountain

Umm... macaroni?

Nana and Gramma K love their grandbabies!

Exploration Station

A great children's museum that has my wheels turning...

Jon and Mitch

Justin's brother Jon and his friend Mitch came to visit us this past weekend. It was great to see them. With Jon living in Illinois and having a crazy work schedule we don't get to see him nearly as often as we would like. Anna adores her uncle. Luckily we'll be seeing him next weekend as well when we head out to visit their folks.

Friday afternoon we spent at the beach and hanging out on the deck, enjoying the beautiful weather. Mitch discovered a new best friend - Anna didn't leave his side. And on Sunday morning I found Romeo snuggling in bed with Mitch. Too bad there was no camera for that...

Saturday was a boys day out. Along with our friend Mat, the touble-making trio went into Boston to visit the Sam Adams brewery. Sadly it was too crowded for a tour. Afterwards the gang was met by our friend Dave and headed over to Fenway to see the Red Sox beat Detroit with walk off double in the 9th.

The next morning Mitch and Jon had to leave early for the airport. Luckily Anna was up to help wake everyone up in time! She had one last bit of play time with Mitch while Luke took his cue from Jon and caught a few more zzz's.


Thanks for visiting and we can't wait to see you in a few days!!