Quick Day Trip to New Hampshire

This summer was absolutely crazy! We didn't have much time to do anything! So this morning we woke up and off we went for a trip to New Hampshire. We had a great time visiting with family and checking out the Seacoast Science Center!

Christopher and Anneli posing for a picture.
A sea star...
Christopher checking out the tidal pool.
Anneli checking out the tide pool.
Christopher with some Baleen.
Anneli with Raspberry the Turtle.
Christopher with Raspberry the turtle.
Checking out some sea life.
Anneli loves to swing.

Playing by the water.
Taking a stroll...
Looking for a Geocache??A

Cousins being silly!!

Dad & Christopher hanging out by the ocean.
We were able to catch up and cheer a pregnant Aunt Amanda run a road race! Way to go Aunt Amanda!!!

What a fun day! It was great to see everyone!! :)

Trip to Upstate NY

Saturday, February 7th

Today Pepe and Aunt Valerie picked us up bright and early and off on an adventure we went! We headed up to Aunt Donna & Uncle Jim's 'tree house' in Root, NY. Where Christopher and Anneli got to sit on their big blue tractor. They thought that was pretty cool!

Then it was off to visit Soup Mem and Ray at their house. There the kids enjoyed 'Soup Mem Soup!' (Click here if you want to know the story about 'Soup Mem Soup'.)They were so excited! thanks Soup Mem!!! :)

We even celebrated Soup Mem, Aunt Val and Uncle Jim's birthdays!

Happy Birthday everyone!
After enjoying the yummy soup and birthday cake, the kids were pretty excited to go outsdie and visit Uncle David's animals. Horses, Cows, Goats and Chickens! Super fun for my kids from the city!

Check it out! Christopher in the chicken coop!! He wasn't even afraid!

What a fun day visiting with family! We hope to see you all again very soon! :)

Our Daddy Day--on Saturday!

On Saturday we all, Christopher, Anneli, Shaun, my parents and I piled into my parents Mini-Van and we were off! We drove up to Portsmouth, NH and picked up Grandpa and took him to Bob's Clam Hut--one of my favorite spots in Maine! It was yummy as always!! I LOVE that place! We then piled back in the van and drove to York Beach. First the kids got out and ran to the water and jumped in clothes and all! Christopher and Anneli LOVED the beach as usual! They both just got right in. No fear! Christopher was having a blast riding waves.

Yes, I know it is sort of backwards, but we then took the kids to the bath house and put their swim suits on. We thentook a walk along the water. Then the kids, along with my mother and Shaun explored the rocks, looking for crabs while Shaun's dad and my dad watched us as they talked.

After exploring the beach, we got back in the van and took the short drive to the Nubble Lighthouse. Definately another must stop for us whenever we visit the area! Luckily the tide was low so we got to climb on the rocks. The kids had a blast climbing! Thanks Grandpa for answering so many of Christopher's questions!

After a fun filled day together, we dropped Grandpa off at his home in Portsmouth and we piled back in the car for the long ride home! Thanks to everyone for such a super fun Dad Day! :)