Memorial Day Parade!

As usual, we stuck around this weekend so we could march in our local Memorial Day Parade. Anneli was excited, because it was her first time marching with Girl Scouts! She didn't have to march with Cub Scouts! We woke up Monday morning to rain. A few hours later, just when the parade was supposed to begin, a thunder and lightning storm went through. Many towns around us canceled their parades, but not good old Plainville, they just postponed it for an hour.

When we stepped off an hour later, the weather was okay---a little rainy, but so much better than an hour before. By the time we came to the end of the parade, the sun was shining and it was sooooooo hot and humid!

Here are a few pictures of the parade...

Hole in ONE!

Monday evening, after our long Labor Day Hike and weekend, we decided to go Mini-Golfing! We had a great time as a family 'putting around'! :)





Of course we had to end the night with an ice cream cone!!! :)

Annual Labor Day Hike!

On Labor Day, we went on our Fourth Annual Labor Day St. Lawrence Heublein Tower Hike. Click here to see pictures from the last three years! Meme and Pepe were unable to join us because Pepe's was having problems with his back.

We gathered our camera, water and snacks and off we went! The weather was perfect and the kids did great--as usual! This year, for the first time, we found a few Geocaches, while we were on our adventure. It was a great day!







Hopefully next year, Meme, Pepe and Aunt Val will be able to join us again!!

Columbus Day Weekend Getaway!

I know I'm rather late, but I wanted to post some pictures of our super fun--and exhausting Columbus Day Weekend Getaway. We left here on Thursday (October 8th) evening and drove to Washington, DC. We stayed in Maryland that night and then headed into DC on Friday morning. On Friday, we checked out a few of the Smithsonian Museums and then walked around the city. It was a great day!

On Saturday, we headed back to the capital and checked out the Washington Monument and the White House together. Then we jumped in the car and headed to one of our favorite places--the National Zoo! It was fun, but a little rainy! Oh well!

Next, we piled into our new van and headed to Duck, NC. Yes, I said Duck, NC---I know a little far for a weekend getaway, but we booked it through our timeshare and it was the only place available for Columbus Weekend along the NE Coast. So off we went! We arrived late--it was dark and rainy...

The next morning, we headed off to site see. We checked out the Wright Brother's National Park. The kids got some of their energy out as we walked up to the Monument. It was quite windy, but at least the rain held off until we almost got to the van!!

After that, we walked up the dunes to the shore. The kids enjoyed running along the shore and collecting seashells--even if the weather wasn't true beach weather! :)

Then we visited the Cape Hatteras Light House. Christopher & I climbed to the top. Anneli was too short, so Shaun and her checked out the visitors center and the grounds. It was pretty cool--a little high, but it was a great view! Christopher and I had a blast climbing to the top and taking pictures up there!

The resort we stayed at was beautiful and right on the shore. The kids had a great time swimming with dad in the pool--since the weather outside was quite rainy.

What a super fun family weekend getaway! It was tiring, but we had a great time! :)