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

Spring 2017

Spring is in full bloom in Bala Cynwyd. The trees in our front yard are in full pink bloom and all of the bulbs Dave planted in the fall are coming up. Our yard might be the most colorful in the neighborhood. 

Sophie is extremely proud that she can climb this tree by herself now. She's been taking rock climbing for about 4 months and has gotten pretty strong. 

Here's the Brentwood "Bike Gang." Maya, Emma, Lauren, Eleanor, and Sophie (Benson too). 

Lauren outgrew the glider bike, but isn't quite ready for 2 wheels yet, so we put the training wheels on Sophie's old bike, and she's loving it. Now that the weather is nice she's outside every day after school and on the weekends riding up and down Brentwood Rd. 

Her first ride with the new wheels 

Sophie Rides a Two Wheeler!

Today Sophie finally rode a two wheeler bike on her own! After three straight days of frustration and tears she finally got her confidence up and peddled hard. She was very proud of herself and so were we! 

And she's off!