Mr. Cole

Cole Thomas at 4.5 months

He's a complete sweetheart! The girls and I spent the morning with Kimmie and Cole. It was nice to snuggle him and the girls loved kissing him and reading him stories. Can't believe how fast he's growing....

Hanging with the Ciaks

On the way back to Virginia, we stopped at Mike and Michelle's house in Massachusetts for an over night visit. Our timing was perfect and we got a bonus Ciak. We were able to spend the evening with Jess too!! It was a SUPER fun night! Mike and Michelle made yummy homemade pizzas and calzones and then we spent time reading books with Lily and Emma. After the girls were down, we enjoyed some drinks and a rousing game of Cranium. Jeff, Mike and Jess had some fun stories of the early years to share. It was truly great to catch up with everyone (just wish we all lived closer). Thank you Mike and Michelle for being such wonderful hosts. Can't wait for our next visit!!

Gray Animal Farm

One of our final outings in Maine was a trip to Gray Animal Farm with Grammy Prager and the Maine Pragers. What a great place to take our girls to see all the wonderful Maine wildlife. Sam, Veronica, Sophia, Emma and Lily had a blast running through the park spotting all the animals. Some favorites, the black bear, the baby moose and deer and the fish hatchery. Here are a few pics from our day and the last of our Maine trip. Sorry about all the slide shows, just wanted to share them all quickly so I can FINALLY catch up this blog! Enjoy....

Girls' Night Out... The Old Port!!

August 7th:
While in Maine, a bunch of us Pi Phi's reunited for a fun filled Girls' Night Out. I want to send out a special thank you to Shawn, Melissa, Heather, Brianna, Major, MacBride, Nelson, Emily and Sara for showing me a FABULOUS time in the Old Port. It's been awhile since we were all together, but once we were reunited, it felt like no time had passed. I loved being out and enjoying great music, dancing, drinks and the best company. We painted the town, just like old times! Mommy rarely gets a night out like this, so I'm happy I could share it with all my favorite Maine Ladies!! Until next time...

Grammy Shaw & Old Orchard Beach

Grammy Shaw drove down to the camp for a two night visit. As always, the girls were super excited to see Grammy and get their "goody bags". Grammy seems to always have presents and candy when ever she visits the girls, so they have become quite spoiled! The first night we enjoyed a yummy BBQ and a relaxing campfire, complete with smores. Day two, we ventured to Old Orchard Beach were Grammy continue to spoil the girls. They rode EVERY ride there at least once and played several games. To say the least, the girls had a blast! After the girls were tucked in bed with Grammy and Grampy Prager, we ended the visit with a yummy steak dinner out in town. Thanks for making the trip to see us Mom, you're the best! A special thanks to Shelly for driving my Mom down to see us.

The Portland Headlight

Spent the entire day with the Maine Pragers and Parenteau family. Walked the path next to the Portland Headlight, ran bare feet in the sand and then enjoyed some down time at the playground. Tonight... a concert in the park. What a wonderful, relaxing day with family!

Concert in the Park

Packed a picnic dinner from Amato's

Spent the entire day with the Prager's and Parenteau's

Beautiful warm Maine evening

Running free

Playing catch, football and tag

Great music

The kids spending an entire day together and behaving

Wishing we all lived closer

FAMILY

All 8 cousins together (and looking)

One of the best parts about being in Maine!

7

Happy 7th Birthday Trevor! So happy we were able to share your special day!

Camp

A SERIOUS AMOUNT OF PICTURES! 3 weeks of fun in Maine with family and friends. Thanks to all who came to see us! Jeff, the girls and I had an absolute blast!!
Some highlights include:

• Morning canoe rides on the lake with the girls
• The beautiful Maine weather (great for running too)
• Time with ALL our family
• Trevor's 7th birthday party
• Staying at the beautiful new Prager camp!!
• The day at the Portland Headlight & Scarborough Concert in the park
• Cindy's homemade jams and her buying me wild Maine blueberries
• Seeing the kids jump off the dock and swim in the lake
• Lily and Em getting to know all their cousins
• Doing Veronica and Sopia's hair with bows
• Gray Animal Farm
• Campfires, Smores and Geary's Summer Ale
• Grampy's waffles
• 3 full weeks with Jeff and the girls
• Our fun sleepover at the Ciaks
• Catching up with lots of friends and meeting their children
• Pedicures with Bre
• Fishing
• Beautiful sunsets
• Our fun sleepover with the Maine Pragers
• Veronica and Lily being so cute together
• My Girl's Night Out in the Old Port
• WHOOPIE PIES!!!
• A fun day at Old Orchard Beach with Grammy Shaw
• Just relaxing....