Fun in the SUN ... from Duxbury to Cape Cod

We spent Memorial Day weekend on the Cape. We had so much fun. It is always nice to get away from home on the weekend. You can leave dishes, laundry, and other projects behind, and have a guilt free weekend. There is nothing worse that feeling like you have to get and do this or that, when all you really want to do is play with Sam the Man ... Anyway, Dan's parents are wonderful, and we have a great time when we are there.

Sam helps Grandpa load up the bikes for the bike ride ... we are off to the Cape Cod Rail Trail (CCRT). This is my favorite place to bike, the trail is paved and has minimal hills. I think we went 12 miles that day.
Dan and Sam have a pillow fight after the long bike ride.

My son is obsessed with horses. Here is one he can actually ride.

Sam, Grandpa and I played in the sprinklers.

Sam and Luke ... Sam wants Luke to play in the sprinklers too.

Nothing better that a milk shake after a long day of swimming, biking, kayaking or just lying on the beach. I think we accomplished all of the above that weekend.

Milkshake Mustache

Earlier this summer, we packed up and headed to Duxbury Beach. Our first of many trips this summer. As you can see, I was the crazy mom that packed up the water table for the day. Thank goodness Dan trust me and my opinions, because he was the one lugging the gear onto the beach. Next year we will get the beach sticker to drive on.

Really, can he get any cuter?

Enjoying a snack before he tackles the waves.

And there is the water table, let me tell you, it kept him busy from 10 - 2 and made a lot of friends on the beach because of it.

We love the beach!

P is for Potty

Well, I think our little guy is ready to Potty Train. Last weekend he started peeing on the potty. Every hour or so I would ask him if he had to go, and sure enough he did ... so we would take off his dry diaper, and he'd pee in the potty. Today I have been pumping him with loads of juice and this little guy has been peeing on the potty every 15 minutes or so. I think it's working. I would love to be done with diapers even though I just bought 2 cases of Size 5 diapers. Plus I have so many fun underoos for him, we have Elmo and friends, Thomas the Train and Super Hero's ... what a selection. Tomorrow he goes to school, so keep your fingers crossed that he does OK.

Just can't get enough of Rae Rae

So, in the first couple years of life there are very few people that Sam warms up to RIGHT AWAY, and Chelsea (Rae Rae) is one of them. This boys loves her! He was asking for her after she had been gone for a week. Here are the pictures from my camera (when they visited in early May.) Don't miss the 2 videos at the bottom of the post. Check out some of Sam's latest dance moves, he definitely gets his moves from the Light side of the family ... we love you Grandpa :) I also got some footage of Rae Rae shooting hoops.

Sam and I took the girls to Weir River Farm, one of our favorite spots to go and visit the animals, especially the horses - Sam's favorite.

This boy wears my shoes around the house too. I think he prefers mine, because Dan has such huge feet.

Enjoying some good ole' rock and roll at Battle of the Bands.

Sam and Dan wait to explore the tank at Marine Week in Charlestown.

Sam - inside the tank.

The family photo opp at the Navy Ship Yard ... we don't get those too often.

Super Stars!

Atlanta entertains us all while we are in the car. Sam laughed his head off.

Sam just sat there and let her place with his chubby little face.

Hoops Ball ... Rae Rae takes on Dan. Nice Shot!

Bath time with the girls.

This picture explains it all ... Do you think he likes her much?

The girls taught us how to play SPEED ... Yeah, I beat them all!

We always have such a good time when these girls around. Come back soon.

rae rae and lanna

I love FAMILY, two very special people came to visit ... my little cousins (not so little anymore) Chelsea Rae and Atlanta Joy. They took a road trip from Lima, OH. We had a nice weekend with them. Check out the pictures, the ones on this post are from the girls, I haven't downloaded mine yet. As you can see we love taking pictures in this family, and this is only a fraction of what was taken.

Rae Rae and Muda
We went to "Battle of the Bands" the kids next door were battling it out. Sam's babysitter Alana took 1st place. You go girl!
As you can see, Sam had a blast. He was up dancing with the band - Political Extinction.

One of many trips to Target!

Smoochy Face. The girls were all over this boy all weekend and he loved every minute of it.

Almost every minute of it.

Sweetie Pies!

We attempted a picnic to Castle Island on Mothers Day, but it ended up being way to cold and super windy ... so we picnicked in the car while Sam took a snooze.

BRRRRRR! We are off to Marine Week in Charlestown Navy Yard. The girls were happy with the sightseeing there.

Fenway Park

We laughed for hours when we realized a little gremlin jumped in our picture, look closely in between Chelsea and I? Ha Ha, did you laugh?

So peaceful!

We all got somewhat matching shirts ... So fun!

Happy Mothers Day to Mommy. Who could ask for more than these two very special BOYS. I love you both.

Man, when did this kid grow up.

I think Dan had a lot of fun with all the girls, thank God for Sam or he would have really been the odd man out ... he is such a trooper.

Lanna Joy and Muda

We had a such a great visit ... we always do. We spend most of our time laughing.

Weir River Farm this Spring

Sam and I recently discovered that we can go to the stables by our house whenever we want, the stables are open to the public. This is now one of Sam's favorite places to go, especially since he loves horses so much. We used to go to Weir River farm once a week to visit his horse friends, now all we have to do is go around the block. Here are some shots from the Spring visits to Weir River.

Sam showing off his new haircut.

He is his mothers son, he sweats like the best of them, he was begging to take off his shirt because he was so hot.

My chubby little boy is thinning out ... don't worry Mom he still has chubby little Sam Bones.

Playing in the rocks.

Weir River Farm

Saying hi to Coletrane - the draft horse. He is beautiful ... did I mention big!

Little Miss Katie enjoys her time at the farm too ... everyone waits for Story Time to begin.

Jackson and Liam came along too.