Tuesday, July 8 - Today we made it to Millinocket, home of Mt. Katahdin, a mountain that Brian has talked about ever since we vacationed in Maine 10 years ago. After making a quick stop at the State Park Headquarters we headed to the Scootic In for lunch for some delicious lobster rolls. Then we were off to the 5 Lakes Lodge where we will stay for two nights. What a place. We have wanted to come here for a while and finally are here. Our room is called Ambajejus (named after one of the lakes here) and is on the corner so we get an incredible cross breeze. The Lodge sits on a small piece of land surrounded by water. Pretty much heaven. After vegging for a few hours by the water we headed back out for dinner. All we do is eat! Back to town at a little diner (choices are very limited) called The Appalachian Trail. Very casual but really yummy. Really need to diet when we get back to NC.
Catch up tommorow if I can catch a wifi signal.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Where to begin
Blogging from Bangor, ME. Brian and I flew into Portland today for a much needed vacations sans the chitlins. 5:30 am flight got us here by 8:40 and we were on our way. After a bunch of outlet shopping in Freeport, we made the drive up to Bangor where we are staying for the night. Were both exhausted from an hours sleep the night before but Brian is sick on top of that. Don't know if it is a bug or his breakfast at the Philly airport. Anyways, his sickness gives me a little time to catch everyone up.
Lets see, where this whirlwind began...........
Sunday, June 22 - Drive up to NY to stay with my parents. Addy was great this year with the drive but poor Evelyn had a stomach bug and we kept having to stop for her. Brian stayed back in Charlotte. Thank you Muscato for helping me with the girls. Hope you would choose the stopping for Evelyn's problem over the the tornado and constant 12 hour screaming from Addy last year.
Monday, June 23 - get settled a Gma & Papa's Delitys house and hit the playground.
Tuesday, June 24 - Visit Gpa Green's and his new house, Evelyn gets her "real" tea party with Grandma.
Wed. June 25 - Make a quick trip up to Rochester to visit our much missed Nancy Pants.
Thurs. June 26 - drive back to parents
Friday, June 27 - Several playground trips for the girls. Addy continues to be a daredevil and acts more like a 3 year old than 18 months. Met high school friends Tacey, Melissa, Kristen, Marci & Cathy out for Alumni. A very tame year, especially compared to last year. We must be getting old.
Saturday, June 28 - continue hanging with old classmates at the Country Club, then out to the "hotel" for one making me even lamer . Can't believe it has been 19 years since graduation.
Sunday - day of rest after a short visit with my moms childhood friend.
Monday, June 30 - pack up the girls and drive back up to Rochester. No trip to Rochester is complete without a shopping trip to Wegmans. Going there always makes me miss it even more. I know, it's a grocery store but it's those comfort foods!
Tuesday, July 1 - The Zoo! The girls and I had a great time at the Seneca Park Zoo. Addy called anything that was in water a fish. She was a trip and just so happy to be running around. Evelyn seemed to care more about the playgrounds and man-made creek to splash in than the animals. After a full day at the zoo and a little knee injury, it was time to go. Addy was a sleep before we got out of the parking lot. A perfect transfer to her pack-n-play, so Evelyn and I could take a dip in Aunt Pants pool then shower and meet Jen, Lilianna & Tacey for dinner.
Wednesday, July 2 - Strong Children's Museum
Aunt Lauri and Grandma & Grandpa came up to spend the day at the museum with the girls and me. Good thing, because I don't know how I would of handled both of them. They were all over and never in the same direction. What a great place, only wish there was one in Charlotte. Had a great time in all the exhibits but definitely loved seeing the girls reaction to the Butterfly garden the best! Another long but fun filled day!
Thursday, July 3 - Daddy's here. Today we picked up Brian and the airport but not until we packed in a visit with Tami and Jen and their girls. Evelyn had a ball. Poor thing gets to see them once a year but they play like they just saw each other the day before. The girls were ecstatic to see Daddy and they both ran to him when they saw him. After that Adeline wouldn't let him out of her sight. Airport, dinner then off to Brian's parents.
Happy 4th! Another fun packed day. We spent the day at Tim & Lauri's house with all of Brian's family. All the kids play so well together and it is always sad when it is over.
July 5 - After spending time by the firepit until 2 am, we decided to crash with Tim & Lauri. Everyone slept in then enjoyed some pool time, then back to Gma & Gpa's house. Spent the evening drinking Duane's very tasty homemade wine, watching fireworks and catching fireflies with Evelyn.
Sunday, July 6 - relaxing day, then off to Pat & Kirsten's for Mackenzie's 3rd b-day party, quick visit with G-ma Koch at her new assisted living center, check out the latest updates at Shaun and Nicole's gorgeous home, then back to the in-laws to pack for our trip to Maine. Went to bed at 1:30 am and back up at 2:50am. Why am I still up at 12:30 am blogging this after an hour sleep the night before? I'm sure I've missed something but too tired to care at this point.
Which ends us here! I will get pictures up if I have a chance on this trip, otherwise when I get back to Charlotte the middle of July. Hope Brian is feeling better tomorrow for his trek up Mt. Katahdin.
Lets see, where this whirlwind began...........
Sunday, June 22 - Drive up to NY to stay with my parents. Addy was great this year with the drive but poor Evelyn had a stomach bug and we kept having to stop for her. Brian stayed back in Charlotte. Thank you Muscato for helping me with the girls. Hope you would choose the stopping for Evelyn's problem over the the tornado and constant 12 hour screaming from Addy last year.
Monday, June 23 - get settled a Gma & Papa's Delitys house and hit the playground.
Tuesday, June 24 - Visit Gpa Green's and his new house, Evelyn gets her "real" tea party with Grandma.
Wed. June 25 - Make a quick trip up to Rochester to visit our much missed Nancy Pants.
Thurs. June 26 - drive back to parents
Friday, June 27 - Several playground trips for the girls. Addy continues to be a daredevil and acts more like a 3 year old than 18 months. Met high school friends Tacey, Melissa, Kristen, Marci & Cathy out for Alumni. A very tame year, especially compared to last year. We must be getting old.
Saturday, June 28 - continue hanging with old classmates at the Country Club, then out to the "hotel" for one making me even lamer . Can't believe it has been 19 years since graduation.
Sunday - day of rest after a short visit with my moms childhood friend.
Monday, June 30 - pack up the girls and drive back up to Rochester. No trip to Rochester is complete without a shopping trip to Wegmans. Going there always makes me miss it even more. I know, it's a grocery store but it's those comfort foods!
Tuesday, July 1 - The Zoo! The girls and I had a great time at the Seneca Park Zoo. Addy called anything that was in water a fish. She was a trip and just so happy to be running around. Evelyn seemed to care more about the playgrounds and man-made creek to splash in than the animals. After a full day at the zoo and a little knee injury, it was time to go. Addy was a sleep before we got out of the parking lot. A perfect transfer to her pack-n-play, so Evelyn and I could take a dip in Aunt Pants pool then shower and meet Jen, Lilianna & Tacey for dinner.
Wednesday, July 2 - Strong Children's Museum
Aunt Lauri and Grandma & Grandpa came up to spend the day at the museum with the girls and me. Good thing, because I don't know how I would of handled both of them. They were all over and never in the same direction. What a great place, only wish there was one in Charlotte. Had a great time in all the exhibits but definitely loved seeing the girls reaction to the Butterfly garden the best! Another long but fun filled day!
Thursday, July 3 - Daddy's here. Today we picked up Brian and the airport but not until we packed in a visit with Tami and Jen and their girls. Evelyn had a ball. Poor thing gets to see them once a year but they play like they just saw each other the day before. The girls were ecstatic to see Daddy and they both ran to him when they saw him. After that Adeline wouldn't let him out of her sight. Airport, dinner then off to Brian's parents.
Happy 4th! Another fun packed day. We spent the day at Tim & Lauri's house with all of Brian's family. All the kids play so well together and it is always sad when it is over.
July 5 - After spending time by the firepit until 2 am, we decided to crash with Tim & Lauri. Everyone slept in then enjoyed some pool time, then back to Gma & Gpa's house. Spent the evening drinking Duane's very tasty homemade wine, watching fireworks and catching fireflies with Evelyn.
Sunday, July 6 - relaxing day, then off to Pat & Kirsten's for Mackenzie's 3rd b-day party, quick visit with G-ma Koch at her new assisted living center, check out the latest updates at Shaun and Nicole's gorgeous home, then back to the in-laws to pack for our trip to Maine. Went to bed at 1:30 am and back up at 2:50am. Why am I still up at 12:30 am blogging this after an hour sleep the night before? I'm sure I've missed something but too tired to care at this point.
Which ends us here! I will get pictures up if I have a chance on this trip, otherwise when I get back to Charlotte the middle of July. Hope Brian is feeling better tomorrow for his trek up Mt. Katahdin.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Fathers Day
Fathers Day we did a whole lot of nothing. It was another gorgeous day and Brian wanted to hang by the pool and watch the last day (or so we thought) of the Open. Until today, Evelyn has been doggie paddling with her neck stretched way up so the water wont be in her face. Something changed today, she was hell bent about holding her breath and swimming with her face in the water. Finally! I thought this day would never come. Once she started, she wouldn't stop until we made her get out for dinner. We are so proud of her! Next we'll work on diving down a little deeper than swimming on the surface. Video camera still not working so sorry about the poor quality on the video below.
So one daughters learning, facing her fears........the other, well she wears a bucket on her head.
So one daughters learning, facing her fears........the other, well she wears a bucket on her head.
Me and the girls
Bucket girl
Goggle cheese!
Monday, June 16, 2008
Pop Star
Evelyn had a birthday party on Saturday at Sweet and Sassy. Its a place where they do their hair, makeup, nails and have them dress up or do a pop star theme. She had been there before for a princess party but this time it was the Pop Star theme. She liked this much better although she doesn't seem to favor either. She's not the princess type and not quite the Hannah Montanna type. More a Tom Boy than anything. After the girls had there "concert" on the runway and posed for their magazine cover we let Adeline hit the stage. I have a feeling that she will be more the princess type than Evelyn.
The Popettes (Evelyn front/left)
Getting ready for their magazine cover
All Ready
Getting hair, makeup and nails done
Evelyn and Birthday girl Lily
The Popettes (Evelyn front/left)
Getting ready for their magazine cover
All Ready
Getting hair, makeup and nails done
Addy hitting the runway
Unfortunately, my video wasn't working so I had to snap it on my phone. She is on the right.
After a fun party we had our neighbors over for a cookout and watch the US Open. Had some great food (the yummiest scallops I ever had), great company and great golf.
Unfortunately, my video wasn't working so I had to snap it on my phone. She is on the right.
After a fun party we had our neighbors over for a cookout and watch the US Open. Had some great food (the yummiest scallops I ever had), great company and great golf.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Let the wild rumpus begin
I was hoping Addy would be different.
Our little gentle giant
sensitive but easy going
smiling and full of energy
wild head banging tantrum thrower
Evelyn always threw great tantrums. Insane at times. They always included a drop to the floor and bang her head as hard as she could on the tile, hardwood, concrete, anything that was hard. That girl always had bruises on her forehead. Apparently it runs in the family. Add Banger to Bubba's list of names. On the bright side, she is saying so much more. She tries to repeat everything you say and does quite well. Man, its like a light went on. Must be the smart light and tantrum light are on the same switch.
Gymnastics program 6/7/2008
Ok, so I'm almost a week late on this but Evelyn had her gymnastics program last Saturday morning. We decided Brian would take her and I stay back with Addy since she is such a handful these days. The downside to that is that I don't get to take pictures of her and share them with you. You see, Brian is the Worlds Worst Photographer. He actually holds the title. Point and click right? Seriously, how hard can it be?
I think this is Evelyn. Do you feel my pain?
Ok, so you can see her but whats up with the other set of white eyes on her cheeks?
Getting Better
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Baby its hot outside
Friday, June 6, 2008
The weather here has been H O T. Our pool has finally warmed up and we have been living in it but the girls and I took a day off and went to a park one hour north with our neighbor Jean and her kids. It was a cool 96 so not the ideal day for this but it was worth it. The park was perfect for the girls. It had an enormous playground (which they had all to themselves), a carousel, train, paddle boats, nature center, gem mine, wildlife park, splash area, mini-golf and petting zoo. Evelyn chose the carousel first and we all jumped on. I hate the merry-go-rounds and Addy seems to agree. As soon as it started she let go and kept sliding off the horse while I braced myself between horses and her and prayed the ride would end without, well, you know. Fortunately it did. That was that last time for me. Evelyn had to go on by herself the next time. Addy liked the train ride much better. So did I. Both of them had a great time in the splash area. There was a small nature center that had all of the reptiles that are in our area. So I got to identify all of those lovely snakes I like so much. Saw our friend that was hanging out in our bush. Luckily he is non-venomous. Adeline went crazy over the fish. Oh, I almost forgot about the gem mine. Evelyn sifted through buckets in hopes to find some gold. Ok, at least some planted "gems". She found a handful and thought it was so cool. The day ended with some ice cream and feeding the ducks then we were off to the 101 degree truck and back home. We will definitely go back, maybe with Daddy next time. Thanks Jean for taking us to such a great park!
Wish this log cabin had A/C
Evelyn's Gems
Addy hanging with the fish
Adeline and Emelia
The girls re hydrating
The Ducks
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