Summer Track Update

All the kids were able to participate in track this year and it was very exciting.  They were all outside running and enjoying the outdoors.  They all participated in the Olympics which involved many events.  It was great to watch them compete.  

Below is a picture of the softball throw event.  Garrett was in the first group of four and can you tell which is his ball.  Look closely because he actually threw the ball past the coach who was standing down field.  It is the one closest to the right side of the picture near the white field line. It was an unbelievable throw.  Nice Job Garrett!

Connor participated in many events.  Here I captured him getting his medal after completing the 50 yard dash.  You ran hard and we are so proud of you.

Of course Emily had a blast doing track this year.  She is a fast little one.  Just ask her brothers who chase her around the house and can't catch her.  Emily had so much fun each day and really loved running, the obstacle courses and she can definitely throw.  Great Job Ems!

Lake Placid

We were so excited to be asked to go to Lake Placid with our friends this year.  Our friends own an island (that's right an island) with just one house in the middle of Lake Placid so we were psyched for our new adventure.  When we arrived in the area and before we went to the island, we went to the ski jumping practice which was taking place in the Lake Placid Olympic ski area.  We were able to watch jumpers practice, then take the chair lift to the top.  At the top of the mountain, the actual Olympic podium is still there.  Here we are after our family took the gold, of course.

Emily had to have a picture with the girls.

We have finally arrived and here is house that will be home for the next week.   Five families in one house could spell disaster but to be honest - it was a huge success.  All the kids played superbly as did the adults.

The water was incredibly warm for July and we took advantage.  I was even talked into swimming around the island on three different days.  The kids loved tubing and never wanted to leave the water.

Here we are on the dock ready to canoe, kayak and tube...safety vests are required.

Look at the view and all those adorable smiles.

All smiles and I just wanted to include a couple pictures of us all before the end of our vacation.

The girls.

Some of the boys.

We took tours of the island in a vintage 1930s boat, we went for a walk in town and explored all the shops, we played games, swam until our arms hurt and just had a fun filled time.  Thank you to our hosts who were the greatest and all the cooks that kept our bellies full.  What a great time!  

Lake George

First stop of our vacation: Lake George.  We met up with all our friends at a hotel to play in the water park and break up the long drive.  We ventured into town to explore and then partied in our hotel room.  The kids really love being together and all play together so well.

 

At the hotel, we made our presence known as we went to the arcade (spent many hours picking out prizes) and exploring the hotel.  

Now on to our final destination!

Fourth of July

The evening of July 3rd we had a fun filled night hanging out on Memorial Field.  We staked our claim on a spot and then headed out for dinner.  After dinner we met up with our friends had some frozen yogurt and tons of fun. The whole town was out in force to see the fireworks. 

The next morning we were up bright and early for the town 5k.  It was quite a different day from the prior year because it was bright, sunny and hot.  Daddy finished in 20 minutes and earned a silver medal.   Thank goodness that all the good runners from last year are in the next age bracket.   Congrats daddy!

We were out in all our true colors cheering on the parade.  

Emily danced the entire parade.  

After the hot morning, we were invited to a pool party to cool off.  We spent the rest of the day swimming and partying with our friends.

Poetry Reading

We all arrived to Connors first grade classroom for the morning Poetry Performance. Many of the children wrote about the environment or sports so we had no idea what to expect when it was Connors turn to read his poem. He took the microphone and proceeded to read his poem about "Money".   As small excerpt from Connor's poem:
          "Money oh Money there are so many kinds
          Nickels, Quarters and even dimes"

Brian and I couldn't have been more proud.  Connor you did amazing.  The presentation was wrapped up with a song called "Mud mud we love mud".  This is a very catchy song which I find myself singing even today

Emily First Sports Outting

Our little green machine didn't hesitate when we arrived at track club.  Off Emily went with the monkey group and she never looked back.  Here she is running the track with her squad called the monkeys.  Look at that stride.

  

Track was officially a huge success. Go Ems!

Revolution vs. LA Galaxy

The first weekend in July brought us to Gillette stadium, home of the NE Patriots and the NE Revolution.  It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon where we all gathered for a fun tailgating experience.  All the families brought delicious food and lots of desserts.

We saw our first professional soccer game and the local team even won.  It was a very exciting day!