Adventures with Cousins

The Bath family came to our neck of the woods to have some fun in the sun. We had a sleepover with Karleigh and attempted a Drive-In movie. We also hiked West Rattlesnake Mountain, the Bridal Path Trail. It is a very easy hike that the kids can do all on their own. The views looking over Squam Lake are gorgeous. Abigail proved to be a little difficult on the way up, but on the way down she was cruising. It was hysterical to watch Auntie Julie try to keep up with her. Good times!Waiting for the movie to start. Going to wait another year before we attempt this again!

All of the kids

Cousins!

Snack Time

Off she goes with Auntie close behind...

She finds an opening...

Ahhh, not fast enough for Auntie. Nice try Abby.

Sunset Cruise on Winnipesaukee

Todd, the kids and I joined Bob and Sandy on their boat for a sunset cruise one Friday night. The weather was beautiful, water was calm-perfect night for a boat ride.

The girls love their Pada!

Father and Daughter team very serious about their boating.

Challenger Soccer Camp

We signed Emily up for Challeger Soccer Camp this year. She was insistent on pink cleat, pinks socks, pink shorts...oh, you get the idea. It was probably one of the hottest weeks this summer, but the kids did great. Luckily, I had Paul Blandford(John's Dad) there to help me keep Abigail occupied for the duration of camp. Emily did great. She was all smiles, all the time. Love her!

You can't see it, but the cleats had pink Nike swooshes.

First meeting with one of the coaches.

Toe Touches

Coach Charlie, Emily and John getting ready for some crab soccer

Paul and Abigail sharing a snack.

Strawberry Picking with the Girls

A couple of weeks ago, my friend Kristin and I took the girls strawberry picking at Smith Farm Stand. The girls had a blast. Abigail didn't quite get that she was supposed to pick the strawberries, not eat them.

Getting ready

Emily hard at work. Abigail following Kristin where ever she goes.

The perfect pose for strawberry picking

It was hard to convince the owners that Abigail didn't eat any strawberries.


These two took a picture break during some very serious picking.

Memorial Day 2010

We enjoyed a nice relaxing Memorial Day this year. We went to Nana and Pada's beach for some sun and boating. Uncle Bobby, Pada and Todd took the older kids out on the boat for some tubing. Needless to say the moms were a little nervous. Emily loved every minute of it and apparently asked to go faster the whole time she was on the tube. She surprises me every day!

Stone Tubing

Emily TubingEmily making sure I am watching.
Chillaxin on the beach
Smile for the camera!
Could she be more relaxed??

Graduation Pool Party

Emily's friend Camryn invited all of her classmates to her house for a pool party to celebrate their graduation. The kids had a great time eating pizza, jumping in the bouncy house and swimming in the pool. Thanks to Monique for being brave enough to invite sixteen 4 year-old children to her house!!Taking a popsicle break.

The Girls

Abigail taking some alone time.

Thank you again Monique for a wonderful afternoon.

Village Nursery School Class of 2010

Emily has officially finished preschool. There was a cute little ceremony outside on the playground and the kids were all presented with a diploma. The kids loved it. Thank you very much to the staff at VNS, especially Mrs Dahll. She was great with all the kids and Emily just adored her. The pose says it all!

The Class of 2010!

Waiting to receive their diplomas

Emily with Mrs. Dahll.