Leominster August 2014 Visit

It is now a tradition for us to spend a day in Leominster when we come to Boston to visit with the family and have the kids get together. Simon loves getting together with his cousins and kept pulling me aside during the day to say 'Abby is so nice'. When it was time for lunch, Simon only had eyes for his cousins and had to figure out where they were sitting to eat before he would commit to his own seat.

Jake and Simon immediately started playing. Simon is the slightly littler one.

Dressed like little twins.

Abby was awesome with Lillian. Abby just made her laugh and laugh.

Managing to play baseball even by the pool.

Auntie Amy was one of the brave ones who got into the pool.

Lillian was *so* tired on the way home. Amy wouldn't let her sleep.

Happy Birthday Simon (2 months late)

Auntie Amy gave Simon his birthday present when she saw us in Boston.  Simon ADORED his present and wore it non stop for the week. He also liked the books, but the hat was a huge win.

Guess who got a cool workerman hat from Auntie Amy?

Simon's First Kayak Ride with Papa and Gaga

We are at Gaga and Papa's new house this week. They are right on the Charles River and they are becoming serious kayakers. Simon was so excited to ride on the boat too and on our second morning he got to go out with them. He did great and totally loved it. We will try to do it every morning of our trip. What great fun! 

Get your life preserver on!

Full set of pictures after the jump...

Meeting Gigi and Auntie Sharon

Kids playing around the island

Lillian at the Park on the Slide

She went down a slide for the first time!

Lillian the climber

Lillian is definitely an explorer. She has been able to crawl up on the blue chair for a while, but she recently has got it down pat and can get up onto the chair faster than you'd imagine. She laughs and laughs when you pull her down. She is going to be a climber for sure.