Atlantis Vacation

We went to Paradise Island, New Providence Bahamas for our 20th wedding anniversary. I never have posted pictures on my blog about it because I was working hard on a picture book for it. I finally finished the book a few days ago! It turned out to be 90 pages! WOW! Considering that we took well over 800 pictures it was hard to condense it down but I did- well to 250 plus of my favorite pictures. Here is a link to the book: Paradise Island Adventure

if you don't have time to look at the book here are my favorite pictures from our vacation- I'll try and only do the top 10 or maybe 20...

 

 

Marblehead, MA EST. 1629

We spent a relaxing and rejuvenating and well needed time with family afternoon in Marblehead, MA. I haven't been in probably 13 years and I am asking myself WHY? I loved it back then and I love it even more now! Everyone had a wonderful afternoon climbing, exploring, enjoying and breathing in the fresh sea air! Our last little bit of Summer before Fall is in full swing. If you haven't had a chance to go to Marblehead- please do! You won't be disappointed!

 

 
 
 

 

 

 
 

Directors in the making part 2

Alyssa's turn... please note the differnce between boys and girls videos. :-)

***Once again no animals were harmed during the filming of this video so don't call PETA on us!***

Directors in the making part 1

Here is Alexander's debut movie- Popcorn, candy and a diet coke not necessary. The movie is way shorter than it would take you to make/get all of those things! 

Now it is time to sit back and relax and watch

 KILLER SPIDERS! 

****Please note no actual spiders were killed during the making of this film- dang it!****

We are not just a one sport family! We LOVE soccer, but it's time to get ready for some 

FOOTBALL!  

 Even Lola gets a flag. Good luck on capturing that one. She is FAST!

 
 
 
 

 Lissy and Lola spent some time helping Xander get ready for his first flag football game. 

GO COWBOYS!

Face Time

What do you do when your best friends move away? 

FACE TIME!

 
 
 

  Hallie and Brooklynn showed Lissy and Xander all over their new place. They loved getting to see where they are living now. It really made all of our night seeing and hearing their voices. 

A little sad too...

We miss you Jones Family! But until we meet again we'll have face time! 

Training Camp

Our town has a frog jumping contest on Old Home Day. 

So Alyssa and Xander got up this morning and went in search of a frog. They built a habitat in a bucket for her and put her through rigorous training on the obstacle course...

 Too bad she was a TOAD! 

 I had to burst their bubble. Wouldn't want them to be embarrassed by the NO TOADS rule!