Best Anniversary Gift Ever

The parents are arriving back in the U.S. today. Although, they don't celebrate this day, it just so happens to be their 14th wedding anniversary. We proudly present their two children, lovingly cared for and safely delivered home. Happy Anniversary, Kristy and Chris.

The Last Hoorah

After shopping, arcade, and Flying Horses in Oak Bluffs, we took the kayaks for a late afternoon test run at the harbor on July 4th. We had a yummy BBQ dinner of ribs, cheesy potatoes, island corn and other fixins' before our final treat at Mad Martha's for ice cream.

Last day of fun

Today is Independence Day! We are thinking about going shopping and watching the parade. Also there are fireworks and we might see those. Quiet day so far, but hoping that it will be more fun later.

Kids on the vineyard

Long Point, WT

Long Point

Movie: Williamsburg

We're in Scotland, too

Grapes

Busch Gardens

Mt. Rogers, VA

Crowne Plaza

Enroute to Williamsburg

We were out the door at 7:20 a.m. for our first big adventure of our 18 days of fun. Solo, a car load of electronics, snacks and "The Art of Racing in the Rain" on audio should make for a pleasant seven hour ride.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD

Dear daddy I hope you birthday is treat worthy

I am having a great time at best friends pet care

although I am having a great time Rrrrring I can't

wait to see you! Miss you and love you

              Your poodledoodle (Callie)

Lordy, Lordy, Chris Turns 40!

Happy Birthday, Chris!

Movie: Loantaka

Sunday and Monday

 So far we have been so busy and have not had any time to write.

On Sunday we got up and went to the bakery. We got a big coffee cake, two pastries, and 6 cupcakes for later. Then, while my brother and I biked, my grandparents walked. When we got back, we had to make four cards each.  Just when we were finishing, my aunt and uncle came with their two month old. Then we went to our great grandmother's house for dinner.

On Monday, the cleaning lady came and she brought along her ten-year-old daughter.  We made bracelets then my grandma decided that if Valeria, the cleaning lady's daughter, wanted to, she could come on our bike ride. She stayed for a while. After she left we made pizzas. It was very fun.         

Bikes, Hikes and Red Mango

Already we are behind on our blogging. Father's Day, K's birthday and cleaning for the cleaning lady set us back.

We took a really nice bike ride in the woods to honor the double celebration on Sunday. Baba walked Solo, K jogged and the kids rode bikes. It was home to make cards for Ally, Paul, Baba, K and Billy. Little Huddy arrived with his parents around 12 noon, and we had brunch on the deck.

Later in the day, we went to see Nanny and took her out to dinner at Tabor Road. The waiter was amused by the two little gourmands at the table.

On Monday, we got moving right away and cleaned for the cleaning lady. Because school is officially out, the cleaning lady brought her 10-year-old daughter to work. Valeria was very sweet and enjoyed the other children in the house.

We all went for a bike ride/jog/dog walk to a new location. Half-way around the 3-mile loop, we stopped into St. Hubert's. We were allowed to visit the rescue cats and dogs. It was very sad, and we wanted to take them all home.

We took our new friend for our favorite new treat: frozen yogurt at Red Mango in Summit. Valeria went home and so did we. Later in the evening we made grilled pizza for dinner. Yummy!

Movie: Watchung Reservation

We're Off!

Happy Kids, Happy Grown-Ups

There's nothing like a couple of sweet kids to lighten things up around the house. With our teenager down in the dumps, our young visitors are brightening everyone's day. First, they had us laughing over a couple of rounds of Apples to Apples, a fun kids card game.

Then, we all participated in a heartwarming project for Billy. We made "get well cards" in the art studio. It was fun! 

After Oreo pancakes, and two meats, we were really off to start the day.

First Day of Fun!

We just got here last night and are already settling into northern NJ. My parents are in Scotland for a trip with my mom's side of the family, but you can't ask for much more than hanging out with your grandparents. As only 9:50 am Solo, their dog, has already made my gray pants black.

As I am typing we are just finishing breakfast and getting ready for a bike ride so I guess I will go go we are leaving soon.