Mid-Summer Recap

Our old neighbors and Sophie's BFF from Greene Towne, the Marvin's, came to visit from Hawaii. We met them for a quick brunch and visit in the old neighborhood.

Claire, Sophie, Lauren, and Emma outside of our old house. The new owners painted the door black, from our beautiful purple - how could they?! 

We spent another weekend on the Chesapeake with the Townsends, this time on the boat. We sailed to Cacaway Island and anchored for the night. The weather was beautiful and the water was really warm (almost bath warm). We kayaked, swam, grilled and hung out. It was an excellent weekend.

Sophie manning her own kayak with Crystal carrying Lauren and Bella.

Lauren at the helm

The last weekend in July Dave and I rode in the Tour de Shore, a 67 mile bike ride from Philly to Atlantic City. A friend wanted us to do it with her to celebrate her 35th birthday, so we did. It was a long, long ride, but we made it (in 5.5 hours!). I was dead tired when it was done and sword I'd never do it again - but now that I'm fully recovered, I might consider it again ;)

The "team:" me, Tom, Robyn, Dave

OCNJ 2017

We had our annual trip to the Jersey Shore over 4th of July week. Always a fun, busy, family-filled this weekend. This year Eleanor and Lydia joined us for the week. Along with Doug, Vicki, Quinn, Carley, Mom, Dad, Becky, Ari, and Nana - it was a full house. The weather was nice for the start of the week, but got overcast and rained for the last few days, so we had to find ways to entertain ourselves.

Ari and Lauren as the "cool kids" with colored hair. These two were pretty much inseparable the whole week. 

We hit Wonderland or Playland almost every day. 

Lauren and Sophie with the boardwalk parrots. For a hefty price you can hold these birds - Nana was nice enough to indulge the kids ;)

Sandcastles! 

The dynamic quads - Sophie, Eleanor, Ari, Lauren