Old friends...

Tuesday night after my softball game I had a great visit with a old friend who is my best my best friend all growing up Derek Churchill and his wife Jennifer.  We were best men in each other's wedding And it was really nice to reconnect!

I'll miss you, My friend!

Good luck on your hike!

Last full day in New England...

Last full day in New England (sigh).  I am tidying up all the loose ends cleaning out our house- unbelievable!

We realize that we won't be over take buddy this time around so I will miss our dog!

This is us on our way to taking Buddy back to his owner's former owner To take care of him for the summer.

WE WILL MISS YOU BUDDY!!!

Hazy hot and humid...

I tell you what I won't miss- this hazy hot and humid weather!

Amarillo will be hot… But it'll be a dry heat.

A Cape Cod summertime staple...

Last night I had Kool Kone... fried scallops and onion rings.  Butter Crunch ice cream (my Grandfathers favorite flavor) to top it off ... delicious.

Lisa Williamson Introduced us to Kool Kone when we were teenagers. We would watch the bugs fly into the bug zapper outside.

I'll miss Kool Kone... No one does onion rings Quite the same.

4th of July Parade in Marion

I will miss our annual 4th of July tradition with the Knudsen's, the Frink's, Tim and Abby Browning, and Kyle.  Marion's 4th of July Parade which has such a patriotic hometown feel.  Makes you feel proud to be an American.  Then breakfast afterwards with some of the best people on the planet!!!

The Beach...

Today, my family and I spent a near perfect afternoon at Silvershell Beach in Marion, MA.

I will miss the beach.  The smell of the salt water, the feel of sand between my toes, even scraping my foot on a barnacle covered rock.  I will miss the very friendly middle aged gentleman who works the quaint snack shop.  I'll miss watching the perfect white sailboats glide peacefully in and out of the tranquil waters of Marion Harbor.  I will miss bouncing my baby girl in the salty water and watching her squeal in glee as she splashes the water with her hands.

I will miss the beach and the ocean!!!