Thursday, July 31, 2014

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Biathlon Training




We start them early up here in Northern New England. This winter we will strap on the skis.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Lego Library




The Bailey Library in Winthrop Maine has an unusually good collection of Legos!

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Two Spiders




Chase and James climb around on the spider web at Winthrop Grade School's playground. No insects were harmed during their play.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Well Rounded




This playground had a rather unusual play structure, but that didn't slow down Ace's climb to the top.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Wave Jumpers




Auntie Jo and Uncle Reed took Estelle to Crescent Beach today, and her little cousin tagged along. Both had great fun in the surf and the sand.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Domino Effect




After another long, busy day together, Ace & Estelle wrap up the evening by building a domino train track.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Camp, Take Two




We may have left the Stamford Yacht Club down in Connecticut, but that doesn't mean we're done with summer camps.

With Nanna and Auntie Katie working at Camp Androscoggin, Ace and Estelle have free run of the place (under the guidance of babysitter Kelly) and today was their first full day out there together. Here, they construct playdoh creations to start the day.

Monday, July 21, 2014

Playing in the Mud




Estelle shows Chase where to find the secret clay deposits in the lake at Camp Androscoggin.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Biker Gang




It didn't take long in Maine for Ace to fall in with the rough crowd.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Snack Break




The Little Engineer uses The Claw (with sound effects) to pick up apple pieces during our lunch stop at Starbucks as we drove from Connecticut to Maine today.

And so, 41 days after leaving Denver, our cross-country journey is officially over!

Friday, July 18, 2014

Pirate Camp




Ace ended his month at the Stamford Yacht Club Day Camp in grand fashion, showing off his pirate skills (and hook) at the talent show. We are thankful to Erin and Chris, who were his counselors for the last two weeks, as well as his previous leaders Sam, Carter, and Caroline. And, thanks to Grandpa & Grandma for making the whole thing possible!

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Happy Birthday, Mommy!




The Critter is very thankful to have the Best Mommy in the World, especially on her birthday. (And not just because of the helium balloon and Carvel ice cream cake!)

Happy B-Day, Mommy!

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Three's Company




Big Cousin said goodbye to Johnny & Sara today, as they headed back home.

The good news is that now that we've relocated back East, it won't be long before we can see them again.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Cousins




Chase has loved spending time with his younger cousins, Sara (getting attention here from the Big Boy Who Knows Everything) and Johnny. Although they are heading up to Massachusetts tomorrow with Auntie Amanda, we are all happy to have had the last week with them!

Monday, July 14, 2014

Book Worm







After his first day back at camp, Ace enjoyed looking at designs for cool treehouses at the library. He assured us he could "read" the directions, and he was ready to begin construction.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Shocking




Electro-Dude found the perfect toy during today's visit to the Stamford library.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Ice Man




Back in Stamford, we enjoyed an afternoon at the beach, and Ace certainly enjoyed this popscicle.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Shoot Around




Our brief stay in Maine ended today as we headed back for one more week in Connecticut - but not before Ace got a practice session of indoor b-ball in with his cousins.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Quick Trip (Around the Lawn)




Job interviews brought Mommy and Daddy up to Maine for a one-night stay, which allowed Ace a brief reunion with his cousins, Estelle and James. Papa quickly enlisted the three of them to help him mow the lawn.

We return to Connecticut tomorrow but will be back for extended cousin time in a week.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Taking His Time







Chase had a slow, sleepy dinner after another action-packed day at camp.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Monday, July 7, 2014

Goodnight Sweetheart




Asleep in his room at Grandpa and Grandma's house, Chase dreams of another day at camp.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Balancing Act




Auntie Amanda - who arrived with Chase's two new baby cousins for a visit - invented a balancing game with some new tubby toys. Being a mother of twins, we know Amanda is learning a few things about balancing, herself!

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Love and Rockets




The Little Engineer could think of no better way to celebrate Mom and Dad's 11th Anniversary than setting off his new water rocket.

Friday, July 4, 2014

Happy Independence Day




Grandma and Grandpa left on vacation today, but not before Ace was able to celebrate the 4th with his favorite Brit. Grandpa took us down for a quick inspection of his boat and we displayed Old Glory, with Chase acting as Color Guard.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Sparks




The Little Engineer was very pleased with his first sparkler, and he managed not to set himself or anyone else on fire. All bets are off for tomorrow - who knows how pyrotechnic he may get on the 4th!?!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Ice Cream Social




Grandson and Grandfather enjoy post-swim milkshakes at the Stamford Yacht Club.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Into the Deep




The Kid has clearly turned a corner - or better yet, made a flip turn - with regards to his attitude about swimming. Today all he wanted to do was put his head under, hold his breath, and "swim" without help.

Although he has a ways to go before he can do it on his own, he did manage to wiggle his way several feet under water multiple times and even executed a few underwater somersaults.