Sunday, August 27, 2017

Camping 2017


For years we have been looking forward to going to 'family camp' but this was the first time our children seemed to be the minimum age to really participate. This August we joined the family of a former professor of mine/current marriage mentors of ours (as well as about 200 others)for a week in New Hampshire.


We were also treated to a grandparent visit half way through the week.


Due to her age, Sophia was able to participate in more activities this year than her brother, such as archery and painting a snake at the craft shack. However, all four of us did get in a canoe together with the youngest member up in front.


Everyone enjoyed the lake including swimming, wading and playing in the sand. 



And both kids enjoyed the music, with one child jumping on the stage and the other pressed up against it.



Sunday, August 13, 2017

New Jersey 2017

The annual trip to Ocean Grove, New Jersey for 2017, meant:


Blueberry pancakes on the balcony:


 Playing in the sand and the surf:


Watching Thomas the Tank Engine when it rained:


Feeding (and chasing) the seagulls:


Family backyard bbqs (and ice cream trips):



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