Although a day early (Saturday), for Mother's Day this year...
...we hopped in our car to escape the black flies and spend the day as a family.
...we went to Cape Elizabeth, Maine, a small town south of Portland, where you can go to Fort Williams Park to see sights like this...
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| the Portland Headlight Lighthouse, Cape Elizabeth, Maine |
and take your shoes and socks off to walk in grass that feels like carpet!
...we spent time at the playground where we enjoyed seeing the kids have a blast without shooing away those pesky black flies and where...
Ivy swung on the swings until she reached the clouds...
Letty discovered anything and everything there was to do there...
and Owen enjoyed being the captain of his pirate ship.
...we saw a "dog show," as Owen liked to call it. (The dog show was a field where dogs were permitted to be off of their leashes...we saw a half a dozen dogs there as we walked from the playground.)
...we enjoyed a picnic right beside the ocean where you didn't have to swat at any black flies (can you tell how much we like black flies?)...
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| Doesn't Owen look like a miniature old man sitting there in his chair??? |
but we did have to watch out for the seagulls!
...we got to kick the ball around. (There's no better sight for me than to see Daddy playing with his kids!)
...we went on "adventures" but we had to hold on to our hats some as there was a nice breeze blowing, and we enjoyed watching the kites fly in the air.
...we stopped to pose for some pictures!
...and we enjoyed walks around the park looking at the lighthouse and all of the old fort remains.
...Daddy surprised the kids with an ice cream treat on the way! (oops! forgot to take pictures!) While we were there though, an older couple made a point to compliment us on how well behaved our kids were! A great encouragement to us as parents and to the kids to receive such a great remark from perfect strangers!
...we got to explore the beach at Kettle Cove.
...but soon exploring turned into splashing around in the FREEZING COLD ocean water!
We drove home in a very quiet car as all of the kiddos fell asleep on the way home!
Once we got home, we got a pizza, had a family bike ride, got ready for bed, and watched a movie!
What a day - a day full of no real agendas - just spending quality time together as a family!
Who could ask for anything more???? I am so blessed to have a loving family and to be the Mommy to 3 beautiful and wonderful children.
BUT, there was more (if that's even possible!)...
The next day (Sunday), I got to enjoy a breakfast made by my wonderful husband with Ivy being my waitress, and this huge sign that Ivy worked so hard making...
together with some precious and adorable homemade cards by the kids!
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I love being your Mommy! You bring so much joy, love, fun, and happiness into my life! You teach me so much more than I think I will ever teach you! I simply cannot imagine living life without the three of you in my life! Thank you for the patience, the love, and the grace you show to me day in and day out! I love you!
Love, Mom
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