Baseball, Trucks, Allie and Father's Day

Aunt Allie was on break from Dartmouth this past weekend so we headed down to Chatham to see her for a couple days. Although the weather didn't cooperate with our beach plans we did manage to get out in the boat briefly Saturday. The bugs drove us back home pretty quickly and I forgot to bring a camera but it's safe to say that Hannah is going to like the boat - the only trick is going to be keeping her from jumping out of it (no fear!). Sunday we celebrated Father's Day with a delicious lunch out and a long nap/golf watching session - a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon in my opinion! 

The see-saw is so much fun! 

Serious tower building.... 

Checking out the old fire truck that Papi brought down from CT - it's a hit! 

Practicing on the monkey bars with Dad..... 

Checking out the a couple innings of my first Chatham A's game.... 

Do these look too big? 

Fun in Boston Garden

Hannah and I spent a gorgeous Saturday evening in Boston Garden and on the Esplanade with Sarah. So nice to finally have summer-like weather in Boston! 

Maine College Girl

We're just back from a fun weekend at Colby celebrating our ten year college reunion. Hannah joined us for the weekend and had a wonderful time wandering around campus, sleeping (sort of) in the dorms, eating in the dining hall, dancing at her first student center dance, watching her first couple beer die games, and of course, getting to know her future Colby classmates. The weather was fantastic - and we had a wonderful weekend - although we're very much looking forward to sleeping in our own beds tonight! 

All smiles with Dad after a big breakfast in Dana dining hall: 

People watching with Molly .... 

Checking out the new turf field.... 

Early (too early!) Sunday morning breakfast on the steps of the library....

Enjoying the view! (and all the stairs!) 

Hanging with Molly by the pond....

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On the way home we stopped to visit our good friends the Collins in Maine. Last time we visited the Collins was in Bermuda (they have a rough life!), and this time we missed Doug as he'd unfortunately already headed back to the island, but we got to see Sam whom Hannah had never met - and of course Jane who always has fun things for Hannah to play with! And we got to see their new house which is just beautiful and looks like a perfect spot - we were very sad to get back in the car and continue our drive back home. Thanks again for a great visit ladies! 

We tried giving Hannah rides in the wheelbarrow but she wasn't very interested in it (it was somewhat similar to the carousel experience!).... 

Jane found an old Barbi limo that Sam used to play with. Hannah had quite a time dragging it around the driveway - and ultimately off a stone wall (I hope this isn't indicative of her future driving skills!)....

Peek-a-boo with Sam! (thanks again for chasing after Hannah while we relaxed and enjoyed the view from your new house Sam!).... 

Living Room Picnic

Work is continuing on our kitchen renovations and as a result the kitchen was off limits tonight during dinnertime. Normally we'd use the porch but given that it was thundering and lightning during dinner - we opted for a picnic on the living room floor instead. Hannah thought it was pretty neat.... and was entertaining her grandparents and I with her antics and faces. 

Lounging with ravioli and snow peas -- what could be better? 

Making her funny face..... which cracks us all up but actually looks pretty scary in this picture....

Enjoying the laughter as a result of her funny face..... 

Carousel

We took Hannah to the carousel in Boston Common last night - thinking she'd love it and we'd let her ride a few times and then get some dinner. Instead, we found the first thing that our adventurous little girl is afraid of! We tried twice - and watched several other kids go for rides - but as soon as the carousel started moving Hannah panicked and insisted on being held. She refused to smile and in fact looked terrified for most of it (I'm sure some people thought we were being bad parents as we tried to force her onto the horse), yet as we walked away, she started crying and even when we were all the way across the Common she kept pointing back at the lights and saying "go". Guess we'll have to try again another time!

 

Memorial Day

Hannah and I spent the weekend in Chatham with my parents.  We had a very relaxing weekend - tried out a couple playgrounds, spent a little time on the beach, played with cousins Hailey & Derrick, visited with Uncle Eben and Angela and watched the Memorial Day parade (that makes the weekend sound busy but really... it was very relaxing!). 

Being serious with Papi (or Papa as she's currently calling him) at the parade - 

Taking over Grandma's beach chair... 
Sunscreen time! 

Push Cart

We had a BBQ yesterday up in Newburyport to wish the Doyle's well as they head off for adventures in Canada. We'll miss them terribly but two years will fly by and before we all know it we'll be having a "welcome back" BBQ.  And hopefully we'll sneak in a couple "the Doyle's are back for a visit" BBQ's before those two years are up. 

Here are the ladies (minus Sarah who didn't want to  steal one of Liz's kids for the picture despite our pleas) and the kiddos: 

And here are Ethan and Hannah - taking turns pushing each other on Oliver's push cart. They loved it - I'm not sure who had more fun! 



And here's Molly modeling Oliver's cap..... maybe she needs one for herself. She is, after all, moving to Canada - and it does look awfully cute on her!