Back in Duxbury

Monday morning we headed back up to BB's for what was daddy's last day of vacation and should have been ours as well until plans changed.  Last week we found out that daddy had a meeting in Boston the week after Labor Day, and since we were planning on heading to New York for a wedding Labor Day Weekend we decided it would be best for all of us to come out for the entire week.  Well, then the decision was made that the girls and I would stay here for the next four weeks and daddy would come back in three.  So Daddy is now home in Seattle and we are extending our vacation. It will be hard without him, but great to have the extra time here.

Cooling daddy off on Duxbury beach.  Making oshers in the sand with mommy.  Snack time.  Sandy Toes

  Water babies.     Running in the river the high tide made. 

Fun in Westport, MA with Grampy and Grammy

After spending a fun filled week in Duxbury we headed down to Westport to see Grampy and Grammy.  The girls have done so well with all the running around.  When we got there we went for a drive with Grampy and stopped to see some cows.  The girls are wild about animals.  While we were there, they saw lots of cows, fed a few horses, saw and fed a few donkeys, saw lots of ducks, and many lobster.  The girls also experienced their first boat ride on Grampy's boat.  They didn't like the life jackets at first, but got used to them and loved going out on the boat.  We also hit Elephant Rock Beach Club for some fun in the sun and sand.

We pulled over on the side of the road to get a closer look at some cows.  Westport is literally where cows graze on the water's edge.  It is beautiful land.  

Popsicles on the deck.  The girls had a great time running around Grampy's huge yard. 

On Thursday, daddy and I left the girls with Grampy and Grammy for the night and headed to Newport, RI.  It was absolutely beautiful.  We had a lot of fun walking around. 

The only picture I took in Newport.  After this margarita and the many that followed, picture taking wasn't happening. 

Friday, we took the girls out on the boat. 

  Watching daddy from the deck of the boat house.  Thankful for the gate, the dock made me nervous. 

Running around at the beach club.  It was a gorgeous beach, and the water was perfect.   

Prepping the corn for dinner with Grammy on the deck.

Saturday afternoon we stopped by the beach club where there had been a sand castle contest.  The girls thought the lion was too cool. 

Saturday evening we had a large Borden family lobster bake at the boathouse.  It was fun to see all the cousins and kids.  The girls loved playing with the big kids.  All the kids playing on the decks.

Madi patting the oshers (lobster). 

Emma giving the oshers some pats too.

 Mmmmm dinner  Emma hanging from the rafters of the boathouse while Madi sits quietly and draws. The big kids waiting for their lobsters.

Emma and Uncle Jake having some dinner.

I love the look on Madi's face, "come on mom, it's just water".

  The beautiful sunset.

Sunday morning we were invited to go see some miniature donkeys that belong to a friend of grammy's.  They have a stunning little farm on the river with donkeys, chickens and ducks.  The girls were great at feeding the donkeys carrots.    After a nap in the car we took the boat over to The Back Eddy for lunch. 

Go, Go, Go in Duxbury, Mass

On Wednesday morning we headed to the airport to catch a 1 PM flight to Boston.  The girls did great and took their 2.5 hour nap right on the plane.  After the five hour flight and a quick drive south, we arrived in Duxbury.  BB was up waiting for us and the girls were excited to see her.  They ran around the house exploring and playing with all of their new toys until Midnight (9 PM PST but still way past their bedtime).  On Thursday we got packed up to go to the beach with the Fraziers but the rain came and we went to lunch instead.  After taking a nap, the sun came out and Uncle Jake come down.  We celebrated Uncle Jake's birthday with some lobster and corn on the cob.  

 

Friday evening we had all of daddy's friends over for a cook out, which also ended up being inside.  It was fun to see everyone and to see all the kids playing together.  Emma and Lucy Frazier Emma and Lucas Bartlett making a run for it. Zoe Garrett rounded up the troops and didn't let them run too far. Emma and Lucas running through the puddles, always a good time. Reed Garrett and Lucy Frazier hitting the puddles.Zoe and Lucy playing so nicely. Emma, Madi and Reed jumping on the furniture in true two year old fashion. 

Saturday night we celebrated the Lee's Wedding with the Duxbury crew.  It was nice to have a night out with all the Duxbury boys and the wives.  We have spent the rest of our days hitting the beach, swimming in the Bornheimer's pool and hanging out with BB and friends.  The girls are having a great time and are doing amazing with all the running around.  Playing in the sand at Duxbury beach.  Running up BB's driveway. Kisses