Monday, August 30, 2010

The End of a Summer


Gracie is finishing her second summer by working on a new skill . . .


with amazing results!


She is working on her art skills!


She and Griffin have been eating at their very own table.



Both Griffin and Grace have some beach memories . . .


of fun in the sun . . .


and waiting for the sun!


Fun!


Griffin finished his summer camp last week with a show for the parents. His clip is below. Gracie, not to be outdone, put on her own show. Her clip is below also!




Friday, August 20, 2010

Summer at the Seashore

Last weekend we spent the day with our cousins in Hull.



Aunt Clara kept a watchful eye on the kids . . .


Griffin taught Grace to blow bubbles with a pipe!

Griff and Maria admiring the view.



Gracie always likes a new audience!


The real ocean really is much more fun than the water park!

Friday, August 13, 2010

A Trip to the Beach


Gracie trying out her beach chair the night before her first trip to the beach!


She seemed to really like Gloucester, and found yet another use for Mom's empty DD ice coffee cups!


The ocean is huge . . .but not too scary when your big brother is there to hold your hand.


Of course, the best part for Mom and Dad is the ride home . . . quiet!


Gracie has also been enjoying other things, like keeping her brother company while he plays XBox.

And playing outside on her slide.


Of course, she takes wonderful care of her babies . . .


sometimes my babies cause me to make the same face!!!

Dressing up for church is fun . . .

but it sure feels good to take off your shoes when you get home.
I think in this shot, Gracie is preparing for some type of covert mission: Shades-check, sparkly shoes -check, Cookie Monster - check, Griffin's Super Soaker-check

and finally, it just wouldn't be summer without ice cream - especially blue ice cream!

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Already August


Ice cream cones


Ice cream comas


Visits with Aunt Clara


Cheeeese



Cuddling