Plimoth Plantation

I forgot to post these with a previous post about out trip to Plymouth.  We enjoyed the plantation!  It was a cute way to see what it was like back then, and to see the Native Americans that still live there. 

                                                               burning out a canoe. 

American Girl!!

Oh my goodness this was so fun!!  Grandma Fisher took Emily, Ashley, and I to the American Girl store in Natick.  It was the most adorable thing.  Their dolls got their hair done, Emily got her doll's ears pierced, and we got shakes at the restaurant they have.  The girls were in love!  Grandpa stayed and watched the boys while we were gone.  I can't forget to mention that.  :)  Thanks Grandma for a wonderful time!

 

 

Salem Witch Trails

This place was the only part of history that my kids were mezmorized with!  That is such a sad and really creepy part of history.  I've never seen Emily pay more attention and actually read the plaques that described the timeline and what happened.  Beyond that the town was kind of fun.  Witches walking around in August was exciting.  We even went through a haunted house.  Well the brave ones did.  Sadly I never got any pics with Russ, his Dad, or his Mom, but they were there.  We had a great time!

Whale watching

Ron and Marie came to Holden's baptism and stayed a few days past when my parents left.  We had a lot of fun!  One day Marie, Loren, Josh, and I went whale watching by Cape Cod.  Captain John's Boats was the tour.  It was really amazing! 

                                      Marie posing with the Mayflower behind her.  :)

                                                 Look at the view of the Atlantic! 

                                                         One of the many whales we saw!

                            Joshy was having a little snack while we were waiting for whales. 

Grandma Wright saves the day!

Grandma Wright came to save the day/10 days!!  She came and cleaned my entire house, helped pack boxes, man she never sat down!  Then after that she was brave enough to put up with me and 4 of the 6 kids and 1 dog.  Russ had Holden and Max (the other dog) in the moving van.  Loren had stayed behind in Texas for scout camp, which he loved! 
Marie and I had a great time driving across the country together.  She was so amazingly patient/non judgemental of our crazy states we would get in at times.  She lovingly took care of the kids and my needs.  She was a wonderful navigator, would voice her opinion when I didn't know south from north, and then we'd get back on track.  We laughed together, listened to loud music, and cried together.   :) 

                                         Mason walking Max outside the hotels.  The hotel managers loved seeing Max pull Mason.  His feet went so fast to keep up.  It was cute. 

                                            Joshy and Grandma watching the others swim.

                                         Owling it!  Look at the road!  It's rolling. 

                                                              USS Constitution

                                       Duck Tours!!  The kids slept through the whole thing.  :)

 

They gave out these really loud duck whistles at the end. They loved them, of course. :)

 

 She would sit in our home and hold and play with the kids while I was unpacking.  My house was unpacked so fast b/c she helped so much!! 

  This is out of order, but is a pic Ashley took of her working.  I love it!  She does that face when they surprise her.  So cute!

Grandma in the hotel with the kids.

 

                                   The Paul Revere house.  They were done taking pics.  :)

                                                             Doesn't Em look happy? 

                                         I love this pic.  Russ had just finished orientation. 

                                          Thank you so much Grandma!!  We love you!!