West to Westport

We took our annual trip to visit the Millstones in Westport.  Every summer our respective broods seem to grow by a girl (them) or a boy (us) until this summer when we are matched up at three.  We were spoiled all around including tons of luxurious (and healthy!) food.

  

Fourth of July at the Shore

It was a bit tough to juggle the kids and a big camera so we don't have many photos this year- not even ones of the newly engaged couple Allison and Eric!  But I did the get the obligatory great shot of a baby playing in the sand, even with a hazy seashore in the background for extra points.

This was Wednesday but it could have been any day on the beach with Caleb.   Long potential weapon in hand, ready for action.

Yup, Phin is wearing a suit like something out of the thirties.

Jonas digging to China.

Phin could have done this for hours, until he was done, and then he was instantly upset to be on sand.  He expected clean hands and a sand-free snack immediately.

I love Phin's expression.  This is the first time he has stood still for a photo in months.

Ahhh the boys of summer.

Wyatt has no fear and fully hung with the big boys.

Oh Chili.  She is so sweet and calm. 

Thank you Steve Jobs for when we were exhausted from the beach and needed to catch our breath it was iPads to the rescue.

These Poor Frames

We are at the eyeglass store weekly and I think you can see why.  Jonas is not gentle on his glasses.  He twirls and twists, chews on the ends, and the nose pieces.  The lenses are prone to popping out.  I'm about to move to sport style ones that strap to his head.  Thankfully the girls at the eyeglass shop love him and don't mind adding new screws or sides or adjusting them just so.  And every visit he asks for a new case which he pack-rats away in his closet; he must have a dozen.

Rebecca's Photos of Phin

Our baby sitter Becca has been taking lots of "arty" photographs of Phin.  He won't pose for his parents but for her he will sit still for minutes on end.