Blackberries

The berries at the farm were delicious today. It was 90 degrees, so the farm was not crowded and we had the blackberry bushes all to ourselves. We picked 4 1/2 pounds with very little effort since so many of them were perfectly ripe. It was enough for 3 big blackberry and peach crisps and plenty to snack on also.

Swim Carnival

The end of swim lessons is also followed by a swim carnival. A couple of hours of games are followed by a pizza and pot luck lunch then more games and good byes to the swim instructors. Both Braeden and Teagan had a wonderful time.

Getting ready to start the water balloon toss.


Teagan dressing up in lifeguard gear to run the race.


Eating.
Sand castle building contest. Braeden and the big boys won with their huge Water Wizz castle.
Teagan and her friends worked hard on their castle and had a great time doing it.


Ice cream sundaes were made after the contest.
Yum!

Ice Cream Social

School is starting soon-the ice cream social is here! We all got to see old friends and meet new ones while we enjoyed running around and ice cream sundaes!

Martha's Vineyard

We went to Martha's Vineyard for the day. We explored Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven and visited with our friend David. Teagan didn't remember the island, so it was fun to introduce her to it. Matt and Susan were off island, but hopefully we will see them soon!

On the ferry ride over.
Teagan's favorite gingerbread house.
Our old house-it looks just the same, including the blue porch!
Over looking the harbor-at the end of our old street.
Teagan on the carousel trying to get the brass ring.
A Mad Martha's treat.

Sleepovers

Tonight Teagan is sleeping over at the Beans' and having a great time, while CJ is sleeping over here and seeming to have a good time.

Pool day!

Fun afternoons hanging out at the Beans with some friends from school and some other friends. The pool was just right, the food was yummy, and the friends were great!

Braeden and CJ
Everyone in the pool!


Braeden and CJ mid jump!

Races at the Beach

Today we went to Kalmus Beach for inter-beach races. All the kids who take swim lessons are invited to compete. The points are then tallied for the winner of the Barnstable Beach Cup. This year the winner was Wequaket--the first time in at least 30 years! Braeden was a big part of that with two first place finishes and a second place finish in the three races he swam. Teagan had a great time and had so much fun with her instructors and friends at a new beach. At Kalmus you can see Hyannis Harbor with beautiful boats in the water and ferries departing and returning. It was a bit tricky getting there since streets were shut down for Eunice Kennedy Shriver's funeral service, but we made it. And you can't blame all the people whose lives she touched for wanting to say thank you and good bye.

The Beach Cup WINNER!
Braeden getting one of his awards. The woman in charge of the beaches says she expects him to come guard for her soon--she was very impressed with his swimming.
Teagan watching Braeden swim.
Braeden doing the backstroke.
Braeden finishing front crawl.
About to start a race.
Teagan doing elementary backstroke.
Participant ribbon!
Teagan doing front crawl.
Looking to see where she is and where other people are--the curiosity slows her down!
Getting ready to race.