Ryan's off to Scout Camp

Ryan went to Scout Camp for his 1st time.

The camp was a week long and he had a great time.
He did a lot of fishing and canoeing. It's
amazing how little kids really miss TV, computers, video
games etc... They had real quality time with
the outdoors and friends. He did come home
with a keepsake which was 4 stitches to his forehead
after he was struck by a paddle.

This was a tent he shared with one of his friends
from church.

Bro. Gormus was a great example and a big help to
Ryan this week.

Time for another Tea Party

So for the past couple of weekends we have been going to
some local tea party protests. If any of you are
discouraged by what is going on in our country, please
get involved. The best part is reading the signs that
people come up with.

I took Ryan and Riley to meet the gentlemen that are
running for Attorney General and Governor.

Even Casey was in on the action.

Trip to Boston

We drove up to Boston for the weekend to see old
friends and family. We all had a great time. We squeezed
a lot into a couple days but it was worth it. We loved spending time
with our good friends the Brunelle's. Thanks for
the great meal and memories.

We went into Boston with Steve's sisters family. It was fun
to hang out with Laura, Phil, Jack and Michael. Thanks for
being such great hosts and tour guides!

This was us on a boat going across the Boston Harbor.

This was a destroyer from WW2 that we toured.

The Tall Ships were in town so we were able to see them.
(Is Ryan taller than me???)

A highlight was taking the "T" (subway) into Boston.

The cousins

Laura and Steve eating at Steve's favorite pizza joint.

Another reason Steve and I went up this weekend was to attend
a reunion for the company Steve and I worked for. In fact it
was the place that Steve and I met. We had a lot of great friends
that we worked with and it was great to see them after 17 years. The
crazy part was, we all still looked the same. It was fun to reminisce about
our "younger" years. We spent a lot of time together both at
work and after work. A lot of ski trips, golf trips, going to Cape Cod, and
just hanging out having fun. Thanks Clean Harbors! I not only
met my husband there, but I have life long friends!

Bye! Thanks for another great visit!

The best part of our summer is when Natalie and
the crew come out and visit us for a couple weeks!
Over the past several years we have had a great time
either at the beach, at the many museums we have
visited, bowling, hanging out in the pool, or just being
silly. Wherever we go, we look
like a daycare walking in with 10 kids.
We will always cherish these memories. We love you Justin,
Katelyn, Paige, Ashleigh, Makenna, and Natalie!

The CRAZY moms!