Sunday, July 29, 2012

Jack and Matthew's First WLYC Sunfish Regatta

The morning started with the Commodore overseeing all of the sailors.
 He then came down to deliver coffee and donuts to Nana.  She came down just to see the boys sail.
 Jack's sail is all white with no numbers and Matthew is the white sail with a red hull.  This is a picture of the starting line.  Both boys figured out their timing and had great starts.
 The first day there was little wind.  Matthew got 3 firsts and 2 seconds.
 Jack woke up with a fever that morning of 101.  He was devestated that he might not be able to sail, so he took some Motrin and hoped to complete the day.  For someone who did not feel well, he did great!  He came in fourth almost every race.
 It was so great to see both of them compete and have fun.
 Nana loved every minute and the weather was perfect for spectating.  Matthew is in the distance.

 Molly and Shawn were good sports to be out on the boat for a few hours, but were happy to have special treats from Doe Doe.
 I love this picture of the boys on the water.
 The second day was VERY windy and more of a challenge.  Matthew tipped over one race and Jack nearly avoided a collision with other sailors.  Both of them had boat problems and had to re-rig their boats during the race.  Chris was very impressed by this.  Overall it was a great experience.  Jack came in fourth and Matthew held onto first place!!!  He beat sailors who were 13 and 15! Who knew we had such great yachtsmen in the family!  Congratulations Matthew! Whoo hoo!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Good Morning Rolling Hitch

We seem to be settling right in here at our new home. It has been a week of hard work in hot weather, but we are so happy.

 These pics were from the first night.  It felt like the hottest day of the year.  Matthew and Jack didn't care, their faces were beaming as we said goodnight to them in their own room.

 By day three we brought over Daphne and Lucy.  They seemed right at home and Daphne immediately found her favorite spot on Shawn's bed.
 The fourth day we finally unloaded the last truck load.  Thank goodness for the Forearm Forklift!!
 Finally it was time to return the truck and relax. This called for some Munchkins.

 

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Loop Beach in Cotuit

Just to mix it up, went to Loop for the day with Trevor and Drew. 
 The water was filled with jellyfish and long and skinny goopy things the kids kept calling "jelly eels."  It was pretty gross, but they were entertained for hours collecting them.






 Walking way out on the sandbar.

 On the way home, we stopped to see my Uncle's new gravestone and say a prayer.
 We then kneeled down alongside Michelle's grave to say a prayer for her, and I simply could not resist taking this photo.  So precious.

Love

Thursday, July 5, 2012

July 4th

Last 4th of July in this house
WLYC breakfast for Grampa's famous french toast!




Cookout at Aunt Lisa and Uncle Jimmy's

The kids had a blast!  It is one of their favorite events of the year!
Matthew dove into the steamers and lobster
Shawn was curious about the steamers too.

He LOVED them!


Justin and Sara came up from NC and we finally got to meet the adorable 4 month old Caitlin.


ALL the kids and adults had a ping pong tournament.

And of course the famous goody bags from Cara and Aunt Lisa.

The paper airplanes are always a hit!








Thanks so much to the Cazeault's for hosting such a memorable day.  :)