post-hurricane play

 

pre-hurricane baking

 

 

lovebugs

 

story of a tantrum

pjs to pjs

Tyler really loves his pjs; here he is in the morning and then again in the evening with a new pair.

pjs to outfit

I came in to get Jenna and found her this way. Was someone desperate to get dressed?

Ahh, that is better!

happy birthday luca

The kids had a blast at Pump It Up. I was also surprised by how fast Jenna took to the obstacles. I had to follow her through to push her up to a few of the barriers which were meant for taller kids, but almost nothing stopped her. Look out Tyler and Luca!

 

 

 

loving the kriskos

Before saying goodbye to his cousins, Tyler picked some tomatoes from Uncle Hugh's garden. It was a great visit!

 

hanging with the kriskos

 

 

 

visiting the sheelys

Reunions are especially fun when they are with good friends. We don't get to see the Sheelys very often, but we soak up every moment when we get the chance. And we also soaked in the water in their pool. So fun!

Logan (5), Tyler (4), Meredith (3), Jenna (2), Addison (1)

Tip: take photos pre-pool!

cape ann

We got a kick out of visiting this area given our own connection to Cape Ann in Maryland.

singing beach

To finish off a great day, the Campbells and Kriskos met up with Auntie Deb and Intern Perrin after their workday for dinner on the beach. We all enjoyed our subs, including the seagull who took Andrew's right from his hand. We also waded in the water, checked out the boulders on the north end, and the cousins played in the sand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

hammond castle

On our day of unexpected adventures, we stumbled upon a castle! We loved touring around the outside especially with the beautiful views!

 

 

 

 

manchester fire and rescue

This day we headed out with no agenda. We were going to head up the coast and see what there was to see. While I ran into a store, Alex and the kids were going to turn the car around. Only they didn't come back right away. I got a text telling me to take my time in the store. Why?

Well, they spotted a large group of kids at the local fire station. Alex soon realized as the kids started loading themselves onto a school bus that it was a class trip about to leave rather than an open house. But Tyler insisted that they just ask to see if he and Jenna could check things out too. Of course, said Fireman Bob. They got a private tour and I don't think they could have been happier. While Tyler got to try on a fireman's jacket, Jenna impressed Bob by her insistence on wearing a seatbelt!

 

 

 

children's museum

Most of the Kriskos joined us for a day in the city at the children's museum, Mecca for the kids! The floor to ceiling (three stories!) climbing apparatus was incredible.