I have gone canoeing since I was Grace's age, sitting on a tackle box in the middle of the canoe. I would get bored and uncomfortable after a while, but I did grow to love canoeing. What a peaceful way to be out in nature, sitting quietly, looking for wildlife, and enjoying the sights. And…

We're headed off to spend a week at a cabin on a lake (check out the dock! and the canoe!). It will be just the four of us, and no television! Of course, I'll have my camera, so you can expect a full report when we return… 

We started our 4th of July at the beach. After all, this is summer in Maine, right?!   Later, we headed to a barbecue with friends. But this wasn't just any barbecue — this one had smore's, sparklers, AND an awesome view of the Portland fireworks. Perfect.

We are lucky enough to have friends that own a boat — and that are nice enough to invite us out with them on occasion. We got to join them last weekend, on a hot, muggy day that was perfect for spending on the open seas. We anchored off an (uninhabited) island with a beautiful…

Wow — summer is really throwing me for a loop! Having both, non-napping kids with me all day is a new experience, and I am starting to find my footing, but our days aren't really allowing for any "me" time (and thus, no blogging). I'll try to do better, I promise!  So, back to Father's…

Monday marks the beginning of twelve weeks of summer vacation with these two little beauties! (Wish me luck!)   

Well, it's a very good thing that last weekend was so perfect, because this weekend was very, very rainy. Which is just not what you're hoping for in June in Maine. So instead of boring you with tales of going stir crazy inside the house, I'm going to tell you more about last weekend.  On…

Wow. That was one excellent weekend. And today was one of the most perfect days ever. I will never forget the sight of those three sweet souls running down the trail ahead of us, full of pure joy.  [I'll be sharing more photos and stories with you as soon as I can — in between…