Deck Progress

Here are the latest updates to our deck, now we just need some stairs. Monte has done an amazing job. We are so impressed with his handiwork, skill and ability to stay sane while working 50 hours a week and renovating a house. Not to mention spending time with us!

North Conway, New Hampshire

This summer we took our vacation in North Conway, New Hampshire. We had a wonderful week, the weather even cooperated. We went hiking, swimming, mini golfing, and did many more exciting things (as you will see in the following pictures). We also got to eat out every night, which meant no cooking and no cleaning! yeah! unfortunately, all vacations must come to an end, and in a flash, reality strikes! Oh well, we must be grateful for times like these.

why the long face?

During our vacation, we visited a park called Clark's Trading Post. They have a Bear show and a train ride with their signature villain "wolf man". Aiden was not particularly fond of wolf man. I was unable to get a great picture of him, but I think you can understand why Aiden was nervous!

Water Park fun

Bumper Boats
Don't squirt us!
A little wet

This water park slide was by far Aiden's favorite. He spent hours going up the stairs and down the slide. Meanwhile, Gabby and Monte rode the big slides. (I got my turn too!)

Not as easy as it looks!

Aiden gearing up for some bungee jumping

This is not as easy as I thought it was going to be. I watched all these kids do flips effortlessly - frontwards and backwards. No problem. My major accomplishment, not breaking my neck! There was some video footage, but somehow it got erased. Shucks.

Another not so successful attempt at doing something I shouldn't be doing.

More Vacation Fun

Flume Gorge at Franconia Notch
Hiking
Natural Beauties


Very Serious Golfing
Aiden playing Hockey?
Can we get one of these for home?

Pirates chilling out


Can I please climb this?

They do love each other!
Ice cream by the pool
I don't want to burn!

Aiden's First trip to the Dentist

Dr. Dana checking for cavities

Yeah, no cavities!

This is how I brush my teeth

5 Friends, 10 Children

5 friends
10 children
Gabby, Aiden, Austin
Luca
Emma

This weekend we got together with my high school best buddies. It has been 15 years since graduating, and boy have we all been busy. (we look pretty good though, for a bunch of 30 something year olds!) The kids had a great time. Ranging from infants to pre-teens, they all got along great. We definitely need to do this more often.

Canobie Lake Park

Typical Boston driver!

Giddyap!
One of our favorite summer activities is to go to Canobie Lake Park. For you out-of -towners, it's a smaller more manageable version of Six Flags. I've been going there since I was a tot. We had the best day ever this year. Everyone was big enough to do all the cool rides, and the weather was great. Can't wait until next year!

More fun at Canobie Lake

Chillin at Castaway Island

Gabby and her BFFL Lauren (and their $5,ooo smiles!)
so sweet

Hey, your bell is better than mine!

Anyone dizzy yet?

Monte's summer project

Monte has been working very hard all summer (actually he never stops!) on our house. He has completely redone this side of the house. (windows, doors, siding, paint) But, for me the icing on the cake is the new deck! Can't you just picture us on the deck with our grill and patio furniture enjoying a lovely dinner? I'll post pictures when it happens.

Aiden's photo shoot!

What a ham! and not to mention a goof ball! I wonder where he gets these traits?