Where you go, I go ...

I looked down from the second story window this afternoon to check on Lilly, and this melted my heart. These are the kind of moments I hope I never forget.  Lilly is so adorable as she follows Colby around everywhere. She scurries around with her chunky little legs as fast as she can so she can keep up with him.  You can see his heart melt for her. He must look huge to her when she is starring up at him!  It is so sweet how bonded these two are. I love watching them when they don't see me.  It's sweetness at its very best!!!  It warms my heart that all of my children have turned out to have such gentle sweet hearts and are so good to others, especially little ones.

it's usually not long before she's in his arms

or up on his shoulders ...

It makes me think that I can't wait to have a dozen little grandchildren running around here, (but not too soon!!!!) ...

Kennebunkport, Maine

Kennebunkport was the last stop on our East Coast family road trip. WOW, what a way to wind down! I wish we would have made our reservations for a few days longer just to relax and soak up the scenery in this little town. I could really see myself living here someday. It was that great! It's a really small town and we were there before the "season" started so we had the whole town practically to ourselves. We ate clam chowder at the little tavern and I loved the lobster rolls at the local deli. I am dying dying dying to go right back there!!!  The hotel was so pretty and their grounds were pretty incredible too. It was called the Nonantum Resort.  It was so peaceful and friendly, that I can't help but stay here over and over. I did see a pile of paddle-boards they were bringing out and dusting off that were calling my name too!  Next time, that will be a must for us.  

I hope your summer is filled with family fun and travels near or far!

I [[heart]] New York!

We were really lucky this year to be able to travel and see so much. I absolutely LOVE road trips!!!  Our first stop was to New York City where we met up with my family from the East Coast (New Hampshire). I got to see my high school friend, Janine, after all of these years! What a great great trip!!! Janine suggested the ferry since it was a little drizzly outside and because parking spaces are so rare in the city. What an excellent idea! I would recommend it to everyone to cover all of Manhattan Island, and then you can walk to parts you know you love.  My Mom has difficulty walking these days, so the ferry turned out to be a blessing to us =) We got to have a pie with Janine right out there on the streets of New York and bought all of the trendy trinkets from one of the gifts shops. We shopped at the biggest Victoria's Secret that I think I have seen in Times Square too. It was so much fun, we really had a great time!  

After New York we drove up to Kennebunkport, Maine to stay at a nice little lodge on the bay.  Wow. That's all I can say; WOW! I can't wait to post pictures from that part of our journey too...

Until then,

Lake Powell House-boating trip

 

Exploring ...

I think these are the most pictures I have posted of anything here on my blog and I could have done a million more. If you haven't been to Lake Powell, then I think I would tell you to add it to your bucket list. I'm not normally a fan of any desert, but, this place was AMAZING! The sunsets were incredible and waking up on the lake was pretty awesome too. We settled in a cove area (which there are plenty) and the kids were able to explore about or swim or whatever they wanted. Even the big kids couldn't resist playing in the sand =) My sister came out with her two from the East Coast and I think we were all in awe.  We actually took this trip in May, so the weather couldn't have been more perfect. I am sure in the summertime they deal with some pretty high temperatures, (which I doubt I would have been able to handle).  

We are definitely going to do this trip again next year! We only stayed 5 days this year, and I want to stay a few days longer next year. The lake borders Utah and Arizona and is enormous. We didn't even see one-eighth of the lake!  I think next year it would be best to circle the entire lake first in the houseboat to explore before settling in.  There is a waterfall at the far end that I have heard is very beautiful, but only flows after a rain. I think I want to check it out whether it rained or not.  

I hope everyone is having a safe and "cool" summer!

Until next time, enjoy!