Adam's Visit

When "Uncle" came to visit, he insisted that Ellie make beaded necklaces with him. While she would've preferred watching ESPN or talking sports, she gave into him and had a great time. In all seriousness, we all had a fun time when Adam came up from NYC. We are already looking forward to his Labor Day visit.

Pool Evening

There's nothing like a summer evening at the pool. Ellie enjoyed her first smores this summer and James loves playing at the playground. Unfortunately, these nights are numbered...

A Visit from Bridget

Bridget came for a nice long visit earlier this month. E&J had so much fun with their favorite aunt. We spent lots of time at the pool and beach and Bridget and I even went to the Indigo Girls concert while she was here. Come back soon, Bridge!

Martha's Vineyard

We traveled to Martha's Vineyard for a family vacation in late July. We stayed in Edgartown and explored the entire island. We spent our days at the beach and at the pool at our hotel. While we were there, Ellie began swimming on her own and James started to take steps too. We had a wonderful time and we can't wait for the next time we're back on island.

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Edgartown Lighthouse

Flying Horses Carousel, Oak Bluffs

Edgartown Beach

Ellie at Sweet E's cupcakes in Edgartown

dinner in Menemsha

Menemsha Sunset

Chappaquiddick Beach

Ellie took this photo

Ellie swimming on her own!

ice cream at Mad Martha's for Ellie

goodbye, Martha's Vineyard!

15 Months Old

James is now 15 months old. He had a great pediatrician appointment and his doctor described him as "charming." I have to agree with her! He's talking a lot- his new words/expressions include "wow" and "what's that?" James began to take steps independently when we were in Martha's Vineyard although crawling is still his preferred method of transportation. He absolutely loves the pool and splashes all over the place while there. James is in the 90th percentile for weight and 97th for height.

NYC with Mimi

My mom and I took the children to NYC for a quick visit. We did so many things in the short amount of time we were there: we visited Adam at work; went to FAO Schwarz, had a great dinner out, took Ellie to see her first Broadway play, Mary Poppins; walked through Central Park and visited to CP Zoo and had lunch with Erin and Sadie. It was so fun to enjoy the city with my mom and since this is the second year we've gone to the city with her, we're hoping it's an annual tradition!

Mimi's July Visit

My mom came for a visit in July. We did so many things when she was here. John and I took Ellie to see Toy Story 3 while James and Mimi walked around the mall, we went out for wonderful dinners, spent time at the pool and went out for ice cream. As always, it was wonderful having Mimi here.

James had his first ever taste of lemon

Ellie insisted on having her photo taken right on this rock... in a parking lot.