Vacation - Part 2

Maine & Acadia National ParkWe stopped at a sweet shop along the way that had a life size moose made of solid chocolate. Yum!

We took a ride on Lulu the Lobsterboat where we learned all about lobster fishing. Aidan got to pet one of our catches.Aidan sharing some ice cream with a giant lobster.All of us hiked up to Bubble Rock. It was very foggy that morning.

Aidan & Darren toured the park's carriage roads on a bike.More fun at the beach.

Aidan on top of Cadillac MountainTaking a break during a full day of sightseeing.Enjoying a blueberry soda before bed.

Vacation

We are now home after our family vacation to the Northeastern part of the US. I will share just some of the 600 pictures we took. We had a wonderful trip.
Cape Cod
Aidan's first look at the very chilly Atlantic Ocean.

Playing games at the Eastham Windmill Festival

The whole family ran in the road race at the Windmill Festival. Darren ran the 5-mile while Aidan and I 'ran' the 2-mile. We came in 42 and 43rd (otherwise known as second to last and last place) but we took our time strolling around the course. Aidan was so excited when everyone was cheering as he ran across the finish line.

Aidan enjoyed looking for crabs in the shallow water.

A quick stop at Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower en route to Boston.Boston

Aidan's favorite part about Boston was the Make Way for Ducklings statue. We read the book many times before we left so he knew exactly what he was looking for. It is a popular spot in the park for all the kids.

We took a Duck boat tour around the city. It goes both on land and in the water.Our tour guide, SuperSize, even let Aidan drive the boat in the water. Aidan helping out with the laundry.Aidan at Fenway park. We definitely got our moneys worth when the game went to 14 innings.Aidan fell asleep after about five innings. He missed the seventh and fourteenth inning stretch.

Aidan trying to blend in with the lobsters.

A treat from out favorite bakery Mike's Pastry Shop. We stopped there three times in four days to be sure we sampled all the yummy baked goods.More time with the ducks.Aidan got to star as the first pig in the play at the Children's Museum. He raised his own hand to volunteer to go on the stage.Darren & Aidan crossing the finish line of the Boston Marathon. It was right in front of our hotel.One last stop at Mike's.

What letter does (fill-in-the-blank) start with?

That is Aidan's favorite question lately. Sometimes it will relate to something he sees around him like 'What does crayon start with?' when he is coloring a picture. Other times it something totally out of left field like "What does macaroni start with?" when he is in the swimming pool.

Last day at the pool

We spent Labor Day afternoon enjoying our last trip to the outdoor pool. Aidan insisted on wearing some new (free)goggles that he got over the weekend. Very Stylish.

Go Roughriders

On Saturday evening, we went to the Roughriders game. We had fun sitting in the grass and eating peanuts.

Aidan's new friends. I have no idea what made him go up to this group of girls but he sure was popular.

A family near us caught two foul balls so they gave one to Aidan. He was very impressed.

First Day of School

It is that time of year again. Aidan had his first full day of school today. He is attending preschool at the church again this year so he knows the routine. He had a great time and has been singing 'Do you know the muffin man?' over and over again. He was also very excited that he got to ride a bike on the playground.

I think his expression says 'you guys are embarassing me taking all these pictures on the front porch'.I get my picture taken too because it is my first day as a teacherHere is Aidan on his very first day of school last year. He has 'grown into' his lunch box.

Story Time

After story time at the library yesterday Aidan came home and hosted his gathering for his bears. Notice how they are all lined up facing him. He is reading them a 'story'. This means he opens his hands like a book and 'reads' from it. The story usually goes something like this...There was a boy named Aidan. He wanted to play on his swingset but it was too hot. He likes the slide. The End.