Columbus Day Weekend

We have been going to one of my favorite places in the world for Columbus Day Weekend for about 6 years now.  My Dad usually comes along and this year we were very happy because my sister Jess came along too.  Here are some pictures from that weekend.

two happy boys

Jess and Dad and some cool steam :-)

We found a master pumpkin carver along the Marginal Way - here he is working on a new creation

Our little crazy person, thought it was plenty warm for just his suit - when it came down to who could stand in the water longest - Mommy won though!

Harry did not strip down and objected that he was a bit cold.  

We're almost all looking at the camera :-)

Hmm...seems to be a pattern of who isn't looking at the camera :-)

this was the best we could do

Jess, Dad and I along the Marginal Way

Kevin, Dad and I

Kevin and I

hanging on the chairs on the lawn at the Beachmere

First Field Trip for Robert - the Fire Station

In late September I was the chaperon for Robert's class on a field trip to our local fire station.  Since we live on a small island it was just a short walk from the school to the fire station.  Although the kids were definitely tired on the way home.  I had emailed Robert's teacher about something else and said that I would be happy to help out if she needed somebody, but if (as was often the case with Harry's class) she had numerous parents helping, I was happy to stay home.  It turned out I was the only volunteer and so I went and am glad I did so.  It was fun to have some time with Robert at school and to see his new friends.  It is a neat age, kindergarten.  So here are a few pictures of the trip.  Robert is wearing a grey coat and baseball cap and a blue striped shirt underneath.