Monday, August 30, 2010

The new school year

One summer ends, another school year begins.
Aye de mi!
Welcome 8th and 4th grade!

Sunday, August 22, 2010

A peak into 12 days of summer fun...

We packed our car and drove with such anticipation. "This is going to be a great and much needed vacation." I heard Kian say. Well said son. We are sooo ready for this. Our first stop, Provincetown, Cape Cod. Get the bikes off the car and lets go to the beach! Little did I know I was going to break a mediocre sweat. This was the east coast- we are only slightly above sea level! Fortunately, once we got there I forgot all about the rocky shoreline until we had to leave. The kids didn't mind. Our very first challenging bike ride where BOTH of them could keep up with us. What an extraordinary feeling!

During our stay we traveled to many little towns; Cape Cod is filled with them. Each town, quaint in its own way. They were lined with cafes, antique shoppes, American flags and gorgeous flowers. I could have easily stayed there for the rest of the summer!

We were very Carpe Diem on this trip. But, the one thing we did "plan to do" was a whale watching tour. While aboard we mingled with friendly strangers, enjoyed beautiful scenery and marveled over all the humpback whales (including a baby-which was very exciting.)
It was definitely worth the planning.



A view of Provincetown from the boat.




Good-bye Cape Cod, hello New Jersey.
Our 3rd annual cousins BBQ. 1st cousins, once removed.

McNeil 1st cousins.

Home Sweet Home
LBI, New Jersey






One more beach day.

Hope you enjoyed your 2010 summer!