(Warning: photo dense post)
The second half of our summer was JAMMED with exciting events!
Let's get right to it, y'all!
The moment we turned the calendar to August, we zipped to Old Lyme for our annual beach trip. The week kicked off with some iffy weather:
(Apprehensive but ever-determined Kate)
So we made the most of it and rode the Essex Steam Train (again!)
A great outing with the fabulous Glennons!
Thankfully, the clouds didn't last long and we headed to the beach
as soon as the sun came out!
Kate with her favorite person of all time!
Two Janes relaxing by the sea
American Ninja Warrior
Kate & Papa at the marina in Old Saybrook...
Watching the boats.
These two. Love love love.
The silliest girl in all the land.
Next up: Kayaking on a beautiful morning...
Then, another beach favorite: Crabbing...
For almost the whole week, we enjoyed gorgeous weather...
with these beautiful creatures...
Still such a special place for all of us.
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Speaking of beautiful creatures, something amazing
was heading our way...
SORA JANE CAME TO BOSTON!!!
The Nakamuras arrived almost immediately after we got home
from Connecticut... It was a thrill for all of us!
Kate couldn't wait to get her hands on that bundle of joy.
I mean, could you???
Sora and her daddy!
After a few days, we put that beauty in the car and
headed to St. Johnsbury, VT...
for Carolyn & Ryan's gorgeous wedding!
My people.
Also my people.
Me with my fabulous date.
(Our sitter cancelled at the last minute so
Brook stayed home with the kids - sorry Brook!)
Papa & Grammie with the Fantastic Father of the Bride, Paul.
(Back at home, Brook took these two on a consolation outing:
Fenway Park!)
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If that wasn't enough for fun and adventure, get this:
Brook, Uncle BB, Papa & Marty then went to ICELAND!
That's right, ICELAND!
Hiking, horses, spas, rainbows. It all sounded so magical!
Meanwhile, back at Grammie & Papa's,
Sora wondered what the heck was going on!
So we took her on another excursion...
Lunch with the Great-Grands in Farmington, CT!
It was a lovely afternoon and she was such a good baby (as always!)...
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In a continued effort to pack it all in, Max, Jane and I took yet another day trip - this time to visit the Burkes at their spectacular spot in Plymouth, MA.
Their front yard. No big deal.
Gearing up...
Litte Miss Sunshine.
Adventurers.
Ryan B. taking my kid (and his) out to sea...
Come back soon, guys!
Another Great Day!!!
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And now, the last of the August Adventures.
Uncle BB, Misato, Sora & I had the great fortune to
spend a day on the Outer Cape.
We caught up after way too long with dear old friends, Mac & Alex,
at Mac's Shack in Wellfleet...
And then strolled the beach in Truro.
Sora dipped her toes in the Atlantic Ocean for the very first time!
And was just as awesome as a baby can get...
Yes, that's right! Another Great Day!!!
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Before we had to say sayonara to the Nakamuras,
we spent some last days at Grammie & Papa's pool,
winding down the summer and grilling hot dogs.
Sora was an angel...
Janis Joplin was wild...
And the pool was a blast.
And by the end, there actually was a tiny, little fall chill in the air!
It was an incredible month. Like, really, the most incredible month.
Click here to see all of our August photos.
And as always, thanks for stopping by!
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