Family Hike

We went to Rhododendron State Park at, what was suppose to be, the height of rhododendron season. This was the only rhododendron we saw!!! :(

One of the hobbies Michael and Adrianne have in common is hiking. They decide that this summer they would have a few relaxing weekends hiking. It was fun and Adriana joining both hiking and riding on Daddies shoulders. Toward the end of the summer Mama go to tried to go hiking so we look forward to our hikes next summer.

First Family Hike of the season. Wachusett Mountain, June 23, 2007.

At the summit of Mt. Wachusett.
A pit stop for Mama on the way up!!!
Daddy Climbing a tree. Silly Daddy!!!
See Adriana loves daddy's shoulders.

Our next hike was to Rhododendron State Park climbing Little Monadnock. There is a great view of Mt. Monadnock at the summit. July 22, 2007

A pit stop on the way up the mountain. Adriana hiked to the top!!!

Family pose with Mt Monadnock in the back. Getting a ride down the mountain.

We took one more hike before mama got to tired for the hikes. We went to Leominster State Park and then went swimming. This was the hike that did mama in. She was tired for days after this hike. August 19, 2007. Three hikes in one season was pretty good I think.

Snapping Turtle

At Adriana's Birthday party the older boys had the most fun playing with the snapping turtle.

You can see his head.

Now his head is coming out of the water.

Actually Daddy's favorite part was scaring Cioci Anne. As she was distracted taking a picture of the turtle, he slowly got a stick close enough to her foot to make her think it was the turtle snapping at her. She screamed and he laughed!!!!

Averi and Auntie

Auntie and Averi hamming it up at Adriana's Birthday Party. Boy is she a cutie!!!!! And she does like to snuggle up to Auntie.

Happy Birthday Adriana!!!!

Adriana's Birthday Party.

Lots of family and friends came to join in the celebration!!

Thanks to the Murphy's we had Adriana's Birthday party outside with a Birthday girl dressed in her Birthday dress swings on a rope swing. What a monkey!?!

They also had a swing which was a hit!! Brendan and Hunter posing with Adriana.

Cake and presents.

The Birthday girl playing in her Birthday Dress!!!!

Buried in the Sand!!

Adriana running from the waves!!

Have you ever been buried on the beach. It is so much fun. We all got a turn. This was also Adriana's first time swimming in the ocean and playing in the waves.

Playing in sand! Adriana buried in the sand. Mama buried with a baby belly!!

Reaha buried in the sand with Adriana smiling because she is no longer buried.

Adriana and Reaha running in and out of the waves!

Birthday Trip to Maine

Adriana went on a special camping trip for her Birthday. We toured York and Elloit, Maine!!! We also visit with our cousin Reaha.

Helping daddy set up the tent. First night sleeping in a tent.

Looking at the Ocean. Finding Sea shells for the first time.

I see a crab in the ocean! Posing on the Wiggley Bridge.


Adriana's frist Trolley Ride!!!!

Mama and Adriana in front of Nubble Lighthouse.

Salt Water Taffy

Growing-up I remember going to Goldenrod Kisses for Salt Water Taffy. It was awesome to watch the taffy being made in the window. I had to take Adriana to have her first peice of salt water taffy and watch the taffy in the making. As any child would she loved every taste.

York Wild Animal Kingdom

..........or as Adriana calls it My Animal Kingdom!!!!

Posing for a Birthday picture!!!

Posing with the ducks!!!

Does she like the animals or the amusements?!!!

A pony ride

Petting an elephant

Petting the Goats!!

Feeding and petting the deer and goats!!

A Boa, she really is toughing it.

Riding another pony! Merry-Go-Around

Amusement Park ride, she loved them.

I'm not sure which she liked more!!