We've really been enjoying our summer! After all the time we spent working on the deck during the spring (and part of the summer), Ahren and I have made it a point to get out and have fun just about every single day this summer. Being out all the time does not lend itself well to blogging, so I'm trying to remember to pop in here and there to record our fun activities.
One thing we've done a lot of this summer is hiking through Weir Hill. If there is a day without any plans, we head right out after breakfast to take a hike. Lexi typically leads the way, and over time we've ditched the stroller for Zach, who either walks or rides piggy back the whole way. We all love the fresh air, cool shade, and abundance of nature in the woods. Our hikes have been the perfect addition to many weekends.
Last weekend we got to visit Grammy and Grampy in Rhode Island. There we had a great bbq, and celebrated Lexi's 5th Birthday. As a special surprise, Grampy took us for a slow putt around the river on his motor boat. Lexi loved the adventure, and had an ear to ear grin the whole way. Zach wasn't as impressed - I assume he found it boring since we took enough precaution to be sure that no one could get hurt. What fun is it if it isn't dangerous, right Danger Boy?
News came a few days after our visit that Uncle Devan and Auntie Jen welcomed the newest Lippman into the world. Little Eva Linn was born on Wednesday, August 11th - tiny and perfect. Lexi and Zach (and Ahren and I) cannot wait to meet our newest family member.
This past week and weekend, Amy, Ben, Cassie and Sophie came to visit. The kids have endless amounts of fun playing together, and with Gigi and Poppy, so it's always a joy to have them here. On Friday, Gigi, Poppy and Ahren took over kid duty while Amy and I took Gram to see "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the North Shore Music Theater. The play was great, and the three of us had a wonderful time together. Amy and I don't often get to spend time talking without the kids around, so poor Gram barely got a word in edgewise, but we're pretty sure she had fun anyway - one of the cute actors danced with her at the end of the play and she seemed pretty pleased about that. :)
On Saturday we celebrated Gigi and Poppy's 40th Wedding Anniversary, where we were finally able to spill the beans about the photos we had taken of the kids (those are coming up). We had a great dinner, and Mom and Dad LOVED the photos.
Just about every Sunday this summer, Ahren and I have been taking the kids to the free concerts on the common. We eat dinner there, and then let the kids run around and play. It's been the perfect ending to every weekend, and we've really enjoyed doing it. Last night was the last one for us, as we'll be heading off to the beach next week. We can't WAIT!
It's been a busy, though fun couple of weeks. We're looking forward to more family time together before the summer winds down.
One thing we've done a lot of this summer is hiking through Weir Hill. If there is a day without any plans, we head right out after breakfast to take a hike. Lexi typically leads the way, and over time we've ditched the stroller for Zach, who either walks or rides piggy back the whole way. We all love the fresh air, cool shade, and abundance of nature in the woods. Our hikes have been the perfect addition to many weekends.
Last weekend we got to visit Grammy and Grampy in Rhode Island. There we had a great bbq, and celebrated Lexi's 5th Birthday. As a special surprise, Grampy took us for a slow putt around the river on his motor boat. Lexi loved the adventure, and had an ear to ear grin the whole way. Zach wasn't as impressed - I assume he found it boring since we took enough precaution to be sure that no one could get hurt. What fun is it if it isn't dangerous, right Danger Boy?
News came a few days after our visit that Uncle Devan and Auntie Jen welcomed the newest Lippman into the world. Little Eva Linn was born on Wednesday, August 11th - tiny and perfect. Lexi and Zach (and Ahren and I) cannot wait to meet our newest family member.
This past week and weekend, Amy, Ben, Cassie and Sophie came to visit. The kids have endless amounts of fun playing together, and with Gigi and Poppy, so it's always a joy to have them here. On Friday, Gigi, Poppy and Ahren took over kid duty while Amy and I took Gram to see "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the North Shore Music Theater. The play was great, and the three of us had a wonderful time together. Amy and I don't often get to spend time talking without the kids around, so poor Gram barely got a word in edgewise, but we're pretty sure she had fun anyway - one of the cute actors danced with her at the end of the play and she seemed pretty pleased about that. :)
On Saturday we celebrated Gigi and Poppy's 40th Wedding Anniversary, where we were finally able to spill the beans about the photos we had taken of the kids (those are coming up). We had a great dinner, and Mom and Dad LOVED the photos.
Just about every Sunday this summer, Ahren and I have been taking the kids to the free concerts on the common. We eat dinner there, and then let the kids run around and play. It's been the perfect ending to every weekend, and we've really enjoyed doing it. Last night was the last one for us, as we'll be heading off to the beach next week. We can't WAIT!
It's been a busy, though fun couple of weeks. We're looking forward to more family time together before the summer winds down.
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