Monday, August 19, 2013

Camping: Take 1

 So we thought - since Alice and Dana are on vacation from school this week - that it was the perfect time to try out our new tent and do some backyard camping.  We set up the tent, brought in sleeping pads, sleeping bags, pillows, even a pack n' play!
 Yum Yum....hot dogs and hamburgers!



 Surprise face...it's my favorite!
 Time for s'mores!

 Dana thoroughly enjoyed her s'more but Alice decided that marshmallows were not for her - instead she had chocolate bar in between graham crackers...um, okay.



 Bedtime stories! Alice was telling us the story of Abby Yoyo.  If you're ever interested in being entertained by Alice, ask her to tell you this story.  It's great!

 So we had everyone out in the tent at 8pm and here is how the rest of the night went.  Dana cried in the pack n' play until we took her inside and put her in her crib around 8:15pm.  Alice tossed and turned and took three trips to the bathroom until announcing at 9pm that the ground was lumpy and she wanted to sleep inside.  So no one actually camped out but we had a blast! Take 1 complete.  We'll see if Take 2 produces anything that more closely resembles actual camping!

Friday, August 16, 2013

Summer 2013

 Dana mimicking Grandma Sue taking care of cousin Keira! This girl loves babies!

 The start to our hike up Mt. Abraham

 At the top...it was windy and chilly!!!


 Headed back down...
 This girl is getting so big she almost fits in her Dad's shoes!
 Our first stop on our walk around Bowdoin...the Lions!
 The statue polar bear....
 The stuffed polar bear...
 And the stuffed animal polar bear!
 We had a great visit with Nini!
 And off to the Island!
 Very serious en route!
 My girls!
 A little out of order but a great photo - hamming it up with Gumma!



 Some Candyland fun! Alice only stormed away from the table once when getting sent back to the beginning, so that's a good sign!
Dana's surprise face...usually followed by her smiley face! love this kiddo!
 Rainy days are the best!


 Poor Grandma Sue....and that was before she was tackled by Dana!
 Post-tackle. Poor Grandma Sue.


 Dana loves babies which meant she LOVED cousin Keira!


Alice helping sail! She loved it!