Hot and Humid

About ten days ago it was hot and humid and one evening we headed to the beach for a picnic dinner and some swimming. 3 hours later we came home feeling great.

Squam Lake Summer 2011 - into it!

We had the beach to ourselves some of the time. It was beautiful.

Hannah and Dad made it out to the dock.

Mabel kicking and Hannah walking in deep.
Family pick in our little green room.

Summer ski session.

Ski Camp

We hosted a Holderness Nordic Ski Camp over at my parents house last week. It was super fun and very successful. When the camp started it was hot and humid so we were hitting the pond and pool a lot, then it cooled down but the kids still got about 30 zip line jumps total. The girls stayed at the Farns little house and the boys stayed in the barn at my parents house. We hit up some of my old training grounds and it was good to get out and do it again. We are already planning for next year.

The crew at the pond.

Skiing up Terrible mountain.

Weekend with Tessa, Seth and Aven

We had a ball. Thanks for coming....can't for the next time.

The girls

The Beach was in all its glory. We had two picnic lunches and swimming and playing in the sand Saturday and Sunday.

Yum Ice cream.
Hannah and Aven playing at the Water table.

All geared up for our Rattlesnake hike - it's a great short hike with an amazing view. Someday soon I imagine Mabel and Hannah being able to do it on their own.

Seth and Mabel looking through the binoculars. Hannah snacking and Cody chillin.

The crew with Squam in the back.

Tub time. Aven was so brave to sit in the tub with Mabel and Hannah.
Hanging out on our deck eating string cheese.

Cody Bear.....we missed you Bella.

Strawberries with Mabel

Wild Strawberries growing right in our front yard.

Run to the strawberries.

Pick the strawberries.

Pick the right one.

Get ready and eat it.

Run Back!

The fourth in Vermont

We had a wonderful fourth of July. We spent some quality time with Gran, Opi, Marc, Sandy Kate, and Eric. It was the best to see them and watch the three girls get along so well. Can't wait till we see them all again.

Mabel and Kate hanging out and having fun. I think their favorite thing to do was to to jump on anything they were not suppose to jump on.

Swimming in the pond.

Hannah playing with the rocks.

Two Dads, Three girls, Two fishing poles, One Diving Rock, Zero girls falling in and I believe One fish caught.
Lunch at Gran and Opi's.
Londonderry Parade. Hannah is mid dance here watching one of the bands go by.