Outdoor time

 

 

 

Jake and I spent some time outstide this afternoon, while I took down my potted tomato plants.  Fresh air did him good....been asleep since 6:30!

Fall Happenings Already!!!

I looooove the fall!  End of summer never saddens me because my favorite season follows.  I put my fall/Halloween decorations up Labor Day weekend so that I can enjoy them as long as possible!!!  :)  Mid September, the girls and I went to my friend, Holly's, annual work party at a picnic area in Phoenixville.  It is fun for both adults and kids!  Last night, Mike, the girls, 'Grumpa', and I met at Shady Brook Farm for their Fallfest.  What a blast!!!!  Thanks for coming out, Dad!!!

 Girls just got their faces painted.

 Dancing to one of their favorite song by Gotye ("Somebody that I Used to Know"); when we walked off, Maya told the DJ..."That was a good song."  :)

 Family picture in photo booth this year!!!  LOL

 Blast from the past!   2011 'Family' picture!!!!!

 Fall Fest at Shady Brook Farm.

 

 

MMMM....Bananas!

 First taste of bananas....not too sure about it.

 

 Still not too sure...

 

Not bad, give me more!!!

Happy Birthday, Maya!

Maya turned 2 today!  We had a nice get together with family at the Morris Arboretum.  We love you, Maya!  Love, Mommy, Daddy, Cally, and Otis

Living in an amish paradise...

Just wanted to give an update on Mark and Stacy.  As of August 24th they are officially the owners of a brand new house in Lancaster. They have 3 bedrooms and are working on unpacking the boxes and filling the rooms up! New address: 1605 Buttercup Road; Lancaster PA  17602

Fun in Sea Girt, NJ

My friend, Barclay, her daughter, Rollins, the girls, and I went to Avalon Beach last summer.  We wanted to hit the beach again with the girls this summer.  Unfortunately, it didn't happen until yesterday.  I was worried about what August 31st would feel like, but for this week, it was the hottest day.  We had a blast.  While talking to Mom today, I found out that she and Dad lived close by to Sea Girt for Dad's last station for the Coast Guard.  A simple recommendation from Barclay's friend brought us to Sea Girt.  It was a great day in so many ways, and finding out that Mom and Dad lived near there for a short time was awesome!  I always thought it was more south.  Sea Girt is a beautiful residential area and near Spring Lake.  Mom said that she went to a vet (with Dusty) near where we were when they lived close to that area.  We will definitely go back!!!

 Cally and Rollins up ahead.  Maya trailing behind.  On way to pavillion for lunch.

 Sea Girt Light house.  Awesome!  Unfortunately, tour hours are only on Sunday.

http://www.seagirtlighthouse.com/

Small amount of info but amazing.  I loooove lighthouses (my downstairs bathroom is dedicated to them) and anything that mentions the Coast Guard hits close to home because of my dad.  Go Coast Guard; you rock, Dad!!!!  :)

 Cally and Rollins taking turns with water fountain.

 Love this place!!!

 Maya and Cally loved the water!!!

"Well hey there, pretty lady!"  lol  Cally finally wore these shades that I got her last year in OBX!  Diva!!!!  :)