Despite the rainy summer, we have managed to take some trips and do some events together as a family. I will try to recap the last couple of months . . .
We went camping up in Burlington, VT the last weekend in June. The weather cooperated until Monday morning at 5 AM. The campground was right near a lake, so we all had a good time swimming and playing in the sand. We did some exploring downtown, but for the most part enjoyed playing at the campsite and cooking meals around the fire. Although we didn't get much sleep, camping is something we hope to do each summer! There really is nothing better than playing in the water all day to cooking hot dogs over the grill to listening to kids giggle together in the tent. Here kiddos are enjoying some chocolate spiders - a delicacy my mom used to make for our Friday night picnics when I was a kid!
A few of my favorite things - Ella and Colin decided to climb a rock while we were taking a stroll through Burlington one morning.
For our July 4th festivities, kids decorated their bikes and rode in a parade right through the campus of Dartmouth College. Ella rode the entire parade herself, while Colin was more interested in scooping up leftover candy on the streets. I think he had some regret not being on the sidelines to collect the goodies being tossed by parade participants. After the parade, there were various events for kids to participate in. Later that night, Ella and Colin were able to enjoy their first set of fireworks. Colin still remarks about the event every time we drive by the park where they watched the fireworks go off!
On Saturday, July 12 we all participated in the Prouty, a fundraiser for cancer research. Last summer was our first year of participating in it, and we have decided to continue the tradition of participating in the Prouty for as long as we can. This year Matt rode the 100 mile bike ride while Ella, Colin, Grandpa and Grandma Maher, and I walked the 5K. Needless to say, we thought that we would be waiting for Matt to finish, but he actually had to wait for us to finish the walk. The fact that I forgot to inflate the double stroller's tires didn't help matters, and I was VERY grateful for the help of Grandma and Grandpa. I think I would still be on the trail someplace if it wasn't for their help. The last time I was on the trails we walked for the Prouty, I was in good shape and on my mountain bike. Needless to say, the terrain looked much different 36 weeks pregnant while pushing two kids in a stroller. In the end, we finished and enjoyed some good company and food together before heading home for some rest. Next year we all hope to ride bikes . . . we shall see how this will work!
Lastly, Ella and Colin participated in their first summer camp in mid - July. Ella loved it so much that she asked to stay until 3:00 PM the last few days in the week. Colin also enjoyed camp even though he shed some tears at drop - off. It was a treat to have some time for myself - I cleaned the crackers and cleenex from the car and put the baby carseat in. I also got to enjoy some coffee with a friend for a whole two hours!
To bring you up to date, we have been trying to enjoy some beach and pool days before baby arrives. We hope the sun does decide to show itself a bit more these last few weeks of summer. Until then, I am hoping to do a lot of dancing, eating of spicy food, and labor dances to get baby to arrive before her due date of August 10. We are all ready to meet her, welcome her into our home, and complete our family!
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