Off to the Ocean & the Mountains

Due to our absence in Scotland, we sent Anne a

"Happy Birthday" video overseas.

 

Michael met Mark in MD one weekend for some deep-sea fishing.  He had missed the boys' trip out West this summer because of Matthew's baptism.  Little did he know that the weekend of fishing with VT buddies would start with shooting this massive rifle.  How envious was I?!? 

 

Fishing was clearly a success!  Andrew was SO excited to see these pics.

 

 

 While Daddy was fishing and shooting, we went to see Dody & Grandaddy in the mountains.  This view NEVER gets old. 

Happy Dody.  Stylish Matthew.

Margaret fell asleep on the swing.  Literally. 
She actually fell-asleep-on-the-swing!

Lalu and Robert made great efforts to come see the kids this weekend.  It was great fun to be with them, but I was just really hoping that "Baby Binky Boy" would keep that thumb in his mouth.

Sweet snuggles with Lalu!

My kids are always suckers for being loved on by a sweet, deep voice. 
Thanks for the hugs, Robert.

Naping in Mom's bed.  Mom = optional; Tea party = crucial.

As always, Mom does a spectacular job with her flowers.

  

Hiking & bouldering by the waterfall before the sky dropped out.

Don't know who's more content.

 

 

Bubble baths!  Always an end of the day highlight in the mountains.

 

 

 Thoughts on the new pool... "Sooo cool!". 

 

The most obnoxious things that Andrew and Margaret can belt out get the biggest, happiest laughs from Matthew.  This giggling went on, and on, and on...making Dody and me smile just as big.   

Sibling Fun

She's crazy on her balance bike - really good, gaining speed and letting herself glide for a while, but CRAZY:)