Category: Summer fun

Throwback Thursday

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This week takes us back to the summer of 2010 and our visit to Washington, D.C. One of my favorite places to visit was the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. I got up at 6 in the morning to make my way over to the line for the tickets to this place and it was so worth it. We were only allowed to take pictures in the lobby area because, for some reason, pictures of how our government makes money are frowned upon. We each stood in front of the height chart to see how tall we were in $100 bills. Paxton has grown about $250,000 and Matilda has grown about $300,000. I, on the other hand, am worth less than I was 7 years ago.

Our Sundown Adventure

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Laurie and I wanted to go back to a favorite spot from our youth, Courtney wanted an adventure, Jill wanted to takes us there, and Matilda was along for the ride. We all got what we wanted and more. Going to Sundown for the day was definitely an adventure and Laurie and I got to relive some great memories. There was food, hiking, much laughter and A LOT of rain. I can’t wait to go back.

Throwback Thursday

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This week takes us back to August 1999. My Grandpa visited us in Somerville and then we drove him back to New York. Grandpa drove us crazy that week, but it was still a great visit. Our visit ended with a trip to the Dutchess County Fair. Grandpa took me to this fair every year for over 20 years and it was fun to take Paxton there with him. Today would have been Grandpa’s 96th birthday. Today I celebrate his life and remember him fondly.

Throwback Thursday

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This week takes us back to August 2005. The kids and I were visiting Grandma and Grandpa in Texas and we braved the heat to go see the Battleship Texas. I remember loving this ship when I was a kid so I was excited to bring my kids there. We all had a lot of fun.