Cuttyhunk & family

Okay, I realize this is less and less a blog and more and more a photo album...but that's okay.
We have taken quite a few plane rides since Robin was born, but never have we gone away for a few days without visiting family. And even this time, we still managed to squeeze them in.
The ferry ride to Cuttyhunk Island was crazy! This was the day after the hurricane that never seemed to hit shore, so the seas were pretty rocky. These pictures were taken before it got rough. We had to hold on for dear life, so taking photos wasn't an option.


Here is a view from inside the house. You can see John, Colin, Robin & Joe hanging out.

Here is the giant house we shared with the Hellers.

Robin & Morgan digging in the sand. That first day was pretty windy for the beach, but we went anyway. It reminded me of my childhood on the Cape. I loved spending hours at the beach just playing in the sand, the water and finding ocean discoveries everywhere I went. Glad Robin had a chance to do that.

The house had tons of board games to play. This was part of one that just looked too cute on him.

I love this off beat photo of Robin, Morgan, John and Laura in her hat.

Surfing with Dad or Trying to stand on a boogie board



Our spot

Clamming with John & Colin

Sunset from the top of the island

View from the house

Robin took this one


Robin tries out my brother's new motorcycle

and then off to the park with Mom, Dad, Justin

and Grammy

Next stop...Big Papa & Abuela's house before coming home.

Big Papa is taking a stab at golfing now, so it was fun to head to the range for mini golf and practice.

Son & Mom enjoying the day and each other. Aww.

School, friends and fun

Okay, the big day arrived...Robin's 1st day of preschool. He didn't seem nervous at all and was pretty excited. I did well, but did have to use the cell phone immediately after dropping him off. First call:Joe...but he was in the middle of a meeting, 2nd call:Mom. She empathized and just warned me that high school and college graduation will be worse. He's growing up. So, it went well. I only teared up, no tears for him, and I ran about a million errands before throwing the groceries in the fridge in order to pick him up in time. I can get used to that break. The second day I even took a yoga class.

Ready to walk in to school.

He starts his day in the playroom complete with water table and more. The nice thing about school is that it is a Co-Op and I volunteer about once a month. Today (9/23) was my first day as a helper parent. I really enjoyed seeing him in the environment, and getting a feel for how their day goes. I used to be a preschool art teacher and I think I forgot how much fun it can be. Yes, I'm one of those people who actually likes other people's kids too.

Tom, Amy & Olin came by to see us late last week. Amy had work in Yorktown so down came the whole crew. We had a great time and I think we should have been better about taking photos, but I squeezed in a few.

Yes, that is a child's play hard hat that Tom is wearing.


Watch out, kids, there's a new Bounce House in Williamsburg. It really is the cleanest, best one we've been to. It's great for super hot days (Today is 95 degrees! Yesterday we went to the beach.) and when it starts to get very cold too.

Sunday we took advantage of Member Appreciation weekend at Busch Gardens. Still warm out, Robin got soaked, played hard, rode rides, played balloon darts and ate sweets. We got $30 in free gift cards to Lowe's. Thanks, BG.




The swings were one of my favorite rides when I was a kid. Robin meets the height requirement, but of course he wanted Dad to ride. I'll get a turn next time.

Ooo, I got to go to a "yoga" concert Tuesday night. It was awesome! I had the lyrics to one of her songs henna tattooed on my belly when I was pregnant.

The Guard, Gardens, & Golf

Hey everyone. How was/is your summer? Of course it's still 100 degrees here and the neighborhood pools close on Labor Day. Boo hoo. But seriously, no complaints here. It's that time of year where lots of changes are happening. Last night I went to Robin's Preschool Parent Orientation. It seems so silly in a way, but also important, especially for those of us new to the whole thing. Even though I spent years as a preschool and elementary art teacher, I'm still feeling a little nervous as a parent, but very excited for Robin. I know he is going to have a blast. Plus, it's a co-op, so I'll be volunteering once a month anyway. Also, our first family vacation is coming up. We've gone to visit family before, but haven't actually gone site specific to relax and play. Kind of hard to do when you live right next to Busch Gardens and Water Country...where's the need? But still, we are spending a little time on an island with our friends.
Happy 220th Birthday, Coast Guard (8/4/10)! CG Station Yorktown definitely up-ed their game this year. They had tons for the kids to do in addition to live music and food. Take a peek at just a few events...
Laser Tag!

Ship-driving

Ship "passenger-ing"

Dunking Coasties

Getting harnessed up for bungy-ing

This wasn't near as high as he actually went.

And then off to Yorktown Beach to play some more. Check out the sand in mid-air.

Summer wouldn't be summer without meeting Kyle at the Botanical Gardens. Oh, who's the cutie in the back? Kyle's brother Hayden.


Kudos, Norfolk Botanical Gardens! They have a wonderful new exhibit where playhouses are set up around the outside gardens for kids to play in. Each house has its own theme and fun things to do in and outside of it. I'm sure you can guess them all, but here is "Alice in Wonderland"...


"The three little pigs"


"There was an old woman who lived in a shoe"


"Little Red Riding Hood"


Robin's first time mini golfing. These photos were from our 2nd time that week. He loves it.




I hope everyone is happy & healthy.