In a boat. On the water.

Last weekend, we four Linkers headed north to Conway, New Hampshire. Steve's co-worker has a cabin and teenagers and claims to miss the non-stop action of the infant and toddler daze. We appreciated a weekend away but this trip may have been the highlight of Owen's short life. Why? Owen got to ride, "In a boat. On the water."

It's true. Owen got his sea (rather lake) legs.

He even got to drive the boat;

And go swimming.

My happy boy! Little does he know that he's about to endure an interminable car ride home.

We Heart Summer

Out of the Mouths of Babes

What can I say, Owen is a character. Well, at least Steve, Mitchell and I find him very entertaining. From the emphatic way he says, "I had fun" and "NOOOOOO, I don't want a waffle. I want a MUFFIN!" to the fact that we sing "Happy Birthday to Owen" and have pretend cupcakes practically everyday. The kid is a crack-up. Case in point. 

His teachers describe him as, "very quiet." I find this hard to believe since he pretty much narrates his every move here at home. I can barely remember what Owen was like before had so many interesting things to say. 

And Mitch? Well, he's vocal too. In a happy, giggly, squawking kind of way. 

A Boy's Lair - Squared

This weekend we were able to put some finishing touches on Owen and Mitchell's bedrooms. While not Houzz-worthy,  I know that someday I'll want to remember a time when yellow chevron animals, paper airplanes and cribs were age appropriate. The first set of pictures are Mitchell's nursery and the second are Owen's bedroom in the "new house."

Monkey

Summer Goings-on

Summer is in full swing and we've been having lots of fun. Owen started going to a new school. As you can see, they rolled out the red carpet on his first day. While he doesn't have much fun saying goodbye to Daddy in the morning, we're told that he's having a great time.

Admit a torrential rainstorm, Mitchell turned 3 months on July 4th. Our chubby Yankee Doodle!

After spending the holiday pent up indoors, the next day we headed to Newport for a picnic and kite flying. Owen picked out a "Nemo" kite and we all had fun flying it.

Mitch kicked back in the shade but enjoyed himself, nonetheless. 

And it just wouldn't be summer without some good times with old friends;

and a little downtime for quiet reflection.

Strawberry Fields Forever