David is looking just like a Dad should on Father's Day. We decided to go for a family ride and after a couple of hours we stumbled across this great lake with a sandy shore. The kids had a blast jumping in with their clothes on.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Father's Day
David is looking just like a Dad should on Father's Day. We decided to go for a family ride and after a couple of hours we stumbled across this great lake with a sandy shore. The kids had a blast jumping in with their clothes on.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Gymnastics
Gymnastics has been Ashton's favorite thing to do this year. She just loves it and we are already signed up and ready for next year. On their last day the kids did a little show for their families. Ashton was so excited that Dave came to see her. 
She loves the bars!
I caught her right at the end of a backward roll. Hahaha 
Ashton practicing her handstands. Look at that beautiful point! 
WooHoo! 
My "Sweetloves"
Thursday, May 26, 2011
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I don't know what is wrong with my account. I can't seem to make comments on some posts but can on others. It acts like I am not signed in. I resign in and for some reason that doesn't help the problem. Boo Hoo. Well, if I don't comment on you posts know that I still send my love but the computer hates you. Hahaha
Friday, May 13, 2011
Newport Mansions
For our 15th Anniversary Dave and I went to tour the Newport Mansions. We took Ashton as well and had a wonderful day. It is amazing to see how they used to live. Crazy. We weren't allowed to take any pictures inside but I wish you could have seen them. They were so ornate and over done you wonder how anyone could have actually lived there. What a different life.
The first house we visited was "The Breakers" It is built by a cliffs edge were the waves break against the rocks. It was built by the Vanderbilt's and has over 70 rooms. They were very into family and would let the kids ride tricycles inside the house and slide down the banisters. This to me was the most impressive home.
Here is the front gate. It definitely sets the tone for the house.
The Breakers from the back. I didn't get a good front view but this house was beautiful.
We then walked along a trail right at the edge of the cliffs to get to the other houses. If there was a death drop they had a fence to protect you but if they felt it wasn't going to kill you then it was a walk at your own risk kind of thing. Luckily Ashton it super good at listening when we say to STOP.
We then saw Rosecliff which was built just to entertain in. If you wanted to be considered part of the IT group you needed to throw at least 2 balls (400 people or more) and 6 dinners (60 people or more) during a ten week period of time. Then you have to go to all of the balls and dinners you were invited to. Good grief it sounds tiring. I don't know if I would be up for that kind of life style. Oh, and you had to change your clothes anywhere from 5 to 7 times a day. No wonder they had people helping them.
Make a wish.
Beautiful grounds.
We then saw the Marble House built by Alva Vanderbilt (daughter of the Vanderbilt who built the first huge house). She told her husband that she wanted it as a gift. So he gave it to her for her 39 birthday. She then divorced him and got to keep the house because it was hers and not his. Hahaha. She was all about women's right and held "Vote for Women rallies" on her back lawn.
I loved her yard as well. She also had this Japanese Tea House built in the back overlooking the ocean.
The last house on our list was The Elms. This house was almost destroyed after the family had to sell it. They were going to build a shopping center there. It was within weeks of a wrecking ball when the historical society saved it. The family had already sold all of its furniture at auction but when the house was saved many of the people brought back the items they bought from the house. As I walked through the house I couldn't believe it was almost destroyed. It was so beautiful and full of light.
They weren't overlooking the ocean but they had beautiful garden areas and lots of tree that Ashton loved to play on. They had four huge trees that the leaves hung down until they touched the ground and inside was a little secret world that Ashton had a ball in.
Ashton running to play inside the trees
The inside was actually big and spacious. She felt like it was her hidden playground.
It turned out to be the perfect day. It is amazing how 15 years can fly by. I hope I take the time to cherish the moments of the next 15 years before they fly by too. Happy Anniversary Dave!
The first house we visited was "The Breakers" It is built by a cliffs edge were the waves break against the rocks. It was built by the Vanderbilt's and has over 70 rooms. They were very into family and would let the kids ride tricycles inside the house and slide down the banisters. This to me was the most impressive home.
We then walked along a trail right at the edge of the cliffs to get to the other houses. If there was a death drop they had a fence to protect you but if they felt it wasn't going to kill you then it was a walk at your own risk kind of thing. Luckily Ashton it super good at listening when we say to STOP.
We then saw Rosecliff which was built just to entertain in. If you wanted to be considered part of the IT group you needed to throw at least 2 balls (400 people or more) and 6 dinners (60 people or more) during a ten week period of time. Then you have to go to all of the balls and dinners you were invited to. Good grief it sounds tiring. I don't know if I would be up for that kind of life style. Oh, and you had to change your clothes anywhere from 5 to 7 times a day. No wonder they had people helping them.
We then saw the Marble House built by Alva Vanderbilt (daughter of the Vanderbilt who built the first huge house). She told her husband that she wanted it as a gift. So he gave it to her for her 39 birthday. She then divorced him and got to keep the house because it was hers and not his. Hahaha. She was all about women's right and held "Vote for Women rallies" on her back lawn.
I loved her yard as well. She also had this Japanese Tea House built in the back overlooking the ocean.
The last house on our list was The Elms. This house was almost destroyed after the family had to sell it. They were going to build a shopping center there. It was within weeks of a wrecking ball when the historical society saved it. The family had already sold all of its furniture at auction but when the house was saved many of the people brought back the items they bought from the house. As I walked through the house I couldn't believe it was almost destroyed. It was so beautiful and full of light.
They weren't overlooking the ocean but they had beautiful garden areas and lots of tree that Ashton loved to play on. They had four huge trees that the leaves hung down until they touched the ground and inside was a little secret world that Ashton had a ball in.
It turned out to be the perfect day. It is amazing how 15 years can fly by. I hope I take the time to cherish the moments of the next 15 years before they fly by too. Happy Anniversary Dave!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
The Freedom Trail
For Mothers Day this year we went to Boston and walked the freedom trail. This is something I have wanted to do since we arrived in Connecticut. I loved it! The history here is amazing. The feeling of standing there and showing the kids places and things that they have only learned about in books is amazing. Made me feel like a good mom for Mothers Day. :-)
We started off seeing the USS Constitution named by President George Washington but nick named "Old Iron sides". It is over 200 years old and has been in 35 (maybe can't remember for sure) fights and has never been defeated. During one of the fights some of the cannon balls were bouncing off the side of the ship and a crew member yelled, "It has iron sides". That is the best I can do for history lesson, hahahha. I had some awesome pictures of the ship but my camera did a weird thing and I lost them all. UGGG. During the tour Craig got be a part of a demonstration and showed people what it was like to sleep in a hammock. Some how Craig always get to be a part of things.
There was also a war ship in port for restoration but I can't remember what it was called or it's history. The kids loved it and it was really cool.
As we started on the trail one of the first things we came across was this old cemetery. I love going to cemeteries and looking at all of the dates and names. It is such a peaceful and inviting place. (Dave does not agree). Here Ashton and I found a mother and baby who died.
This is not the greatest picture but it turned out to be the best one I took of the church where Paul Revere put the lantern "One if by land, Two if by Sea" (is that right or the other way around...I can never remember).
This isn't part of Paul Revere's famous ride but I didn't want the kids to miss it. This is the Holocaust Memorial. Inside each of these structures are little numbers that represent a person killed. There were soooo many numbers filling ever part of the structures. It is hard to comprehend.
This is the old State House where they made decisions like giving the go ahead for the Boston tea party. Also just outside of it is where the Boston Massacre happened.
King's Chapel cementery dated back to 1630. It also has tombs underground. I would have loved to go and see that!
The Old Granary Burial Grounds had tons of famous people burried in it like Samual Adams, Paul Revere, and more (I am having a mental block on who else but there were a lot).
We then headed back to one of my favorite places Boston Public Gardens. It was so pretty with all of the trees in bloom. There were lots of people playing instraments and enjoying the beautiful day.
We then hiked back to where we started and enjoyed some yummy ice cream before going to see Bunker Hill.
For some reason the kids needed to run some energy off before we got in the car to head home. How that is possible I will never know...I could barely walk.
We started off seeing the USS Constitution named by President George Washington but nick named "Old Iron sides". It is over 200 years old and has been in 35 (maybe can't remember for sure) fights and has never been defeated. During one of the fights some of the cannon balls were bouncing off the side of the ship and a crew member yelled, "It has iron sides". That is the best I can do for history lesson, hahahha. I had some awesome pictures of the ship but my camera did a weird thing and I lost them all. UGGG. During the tour Craig got be a part of a demonstration and showed people what it was like to sleep in a hammock. Some how Craig always get to be a part of things.
There was also a war ship in port for restoration but I can't remember what it was called or it's history. The kids loved it and it was really cool.
As we started on the trail one of the first things we came across was this old cemetery. I love going to cemeteries and looking at all of the dates and names. It is such a peaceful and inviting place. (Dave does not agree). Here Ashton and I found a mother and baby who died.
This is not the greatest picture but it turned out to be the best one I took of the church where Paul Revere put the lantern "One if by land, Two if by Sea" (is that right or the other way around...I can never remember).
This isn't part of Paul Revere's famous ride but I didn't want the kids to miss it. This is the Holocaust Memorial. Inside each of these structures are little numbers that represent a person killed. There were soooo many numbers filling ever part of the structures. It is hard to comprehend.
This is the old State House where they made decisions like giving the go ahead for the Boston tea party. Also just outside of it is where the Boston Massacre happened.
King's Chapel cementery dated back to 1630. It also has tombs underground. I would have loved to go and see that!
The Old Granary Burial Grounds had tons of famous people burried in it like Samual Adams, Paul Revere, and more (I am having a mental block on who else but there were a lot).
We then headed back to one of my favorite places Boston Public Gardens. It was so pretty with all of the trees in bloom. There were lots of people playing instraments and enjoying the beautiful day.
We then hiked back to where we started and enjoyed some yummy ice cream before going to see Bunker Hill.
For some reason the kids needed to run some energy off before we got in the car to head home. How that is possible I will never know...I could barely walk.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Spring Pictures
Today is so warm and beautiful. Our first real spring day. Ashton and I enjoyed it by taking some pictures.
She loves her new Easter dress.
Spring is soooo beautiful but Ashton steals the show.
She found this big beautiful flower and wanted to take pictures with it.
A sea of flowers
Feel the breeze.
Just chillin in the tree.
She was telling me all about her favorite flowers, birds, and butterflies.
I could not decide what pictures were the best so I posted a ton and there are even more. So easy to take a good picture with Ashton. I love this time of year!
I could not decide what pictures were the best so I posted a ton and there are even more. So easy to take a good picture with Ashton. I love this time of year!
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