Weekend trip to Carmel, Indiana

Meghan had two wedding showers in Indianapolis and we were fortunate enough to be able to make the trip up for the weekend. We had a blast! It was also a great chance for the boys to see Meghan and David, so we couldn't pass it up! (Note I have blogged three times today so make sure you check them all out!)

Maine

Cyril and I went to Maine a couple weeks ago, just the two of us. We had a great time, it is absolutely beautiful there. Our first stop was Portland where we went to the Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, went whale watching (only saw the back of a Finback whale, and I missed most of it with my camera), and ate lobster, lobster and more lobster! Then on our way to Kennebunkport we took the scenic route, stopping at a couple lighthouses along the way. While in Kennebunkport we stayed at an amazing bed and breakfast where we had a three course breakfast every day, as well as hot chocolate chip cookies every afternoon. While in Kennebunkport we collected beautiful rocks on the beach, walked around the small town and into all of the shops, enjoyed more lobster as well as Maine ice cream, saw where the Bush's summer home is, and saw them getting ready for H.W.'s 88th birthday celebration. It was a quick trip, but long enough because we sure missed our boys! They were in great hands with our parents though, and we are so thankful they were willing to keep them (especially since Tommy still doesn't sleep through the night)! (Note, I have blogged three times today so  make sure you check them all out!)

 Even the restaurant buzzers were shaped like lobsters!

 Portland Lobster Company

 Fresh off the boat!

 Gorgeous day for flying kites :)

 Portland Head Light

 Finback Whale

 Bush Compound

 Beautiful rocks

 Snail trail :)

 

 The Clam Shack (won on Food Network's "Food Wars")

The best in my opinion also!

 Carmel Salt Nut Maine Ice Cream

One baked and stuffed, the other steamed from DiMillo's

DiMillo's lobster mac and cheese

  Federal Jack's

Mabel's Lobster Claw

(Time Magazine rated #1)

The Captain Fairfield Inn, Kennebunkport, ME

 Hot and Fresh :) Melt in your mouth delicious!

Homemade apple banana orange juice...yum!

 Buttermilk waffles with caramelized bananas

Greek yogurt with grapefruit reduction

 Apple crustini with cheese

 Bread with honey

 lemon pancakes

 quiche with local wheat bread

Happy Birthday Tommy :)

Today Tommy is ONE! Hard to believe a year has past since Tommy joined our family. Today we started off with some scrambled eggs for breakfast (he has wanted to eat mine for a while now). Then headed to the gym to play for a bit. Next was naptime, then the big party! We grilled hot dogs, and had cupcakes. Tommy loved the potato chips! Now he is playing with his new toys! (Note, I have blogged three times today make sure you check them all out!)

 

 

 

 

Kindergarten Here We Come!

Today Cyril graduated from preschool! They had a cute little ceremony. The kids sang two songs, "Kindergarten Here We Come" and "May There Always Be Sunshine." Then they called each child one by one to get their diploma from their teacher. Cyril looked adorable in his little home made cap, complete with a tassel :) I am so lucky to have such great co-workers, as they filled in for me so I could leave for thirty minutes to attend the ceremony. Both Cyril's parents were able to come as well as my mom, as well as my husband, Tommy, and myself! Such a special day for little Cyril, although he is already sad he will be leaving many friends behind. We remind him, that he will make a lot of new friends at Glenwood in the fall.

Graduation time!

Preschool Pup

Cyril and Seth

Cyril and Mrs. Wieland

 Preschool picture and now :)

 Graduation wore everyone out!