Summer 2009

Time to catch everyone up on our summer adventures so far. Mostly we have been trying to stay dry when it rains, but there have been a few occasions when our goal was actually to get wet in the rain!!
The weekend before Father's Day, Bryce and I traveled to NJ to visit my college friends. We had a FANTASTIC time and Bryce can't wait to go back. Bryce was able to play with Kelly and Greg's 3 kids and had a blast. He and Lucy fight and make up just like brothers and sisters should.
While there we went to the playground, got totally soaked by a surprise DOWN POUR, and then went home with the kids naked. They were literally soaked, but it was a new adventure to add to our life experiences---playing in the rain during a down pour. It was actually pretty cool. Then, we went to the Rain forest Cafe in Atlantic City that night for dinner. We always love that place!!! Then the kids played on the beach for a little after dinner.
The next day we headed to the beach for a few hours. Bryce was able to see many horseshoe crabs up close. They were all on shore in the sand laying their eggs. I have never seen so many at one time----there must have been at least 20 or more. Bryce dug in the sand with Greg and they made personal "pools" for all the kids to play in. Greg then taught Bryce a new game---the staring game. It has become Bryce's favorite new game. We headed home later that afternoon, but HAD to stop at Sonic on the way. Bryce absolutely LOVES Sonic and since there isn't one really close to us, we usually stop when we see one.
Unfortunately, I forgot my camera to mark the whole weekend. I do have some cell phone pics, but can't figure out how to get them off of the phone yet!!

The following Tuesday, we (Mom, Dad, Bryce, Breckin, and me) traveled to Stasburg to see Thomas the train. There were soooo many people there, but you could move about without too many difficulties. It made getting pictures difficult though. Bryce rode the cranky car 7 times---his absolute favorite!! We all rode the train, spent some money on a few souvenirs, and then ventured to Shady Maple to enjoy their HUGE buffet. That place is worth whatever price you have to pay to eat there, but they are actually very reasonably priced.

Breckin taking in all the sights at Strasburg

The only picture we were able to get of Thomas.

Bryce riding the Cranky cars

Lately, Bryce has been swimming in his little blow up pool to stay cool on the sunny days. He loves it and is so proud that he is able to swim under the water for a few seconds. He always makes me laugh when he does his belly flops!

Just relaxin'

Swim, Bryce, swim

We do have a few more things planned for the summer and hopefully I will remember my camera and be able to document all the fun things we continue to do.