Vacation in Maine

Emily's parents rented a house on the coast in Rockland, Maine as a Christmas gift to the family. The plane trip up there was an adventure (as it always is with a 1 year old), but we were thankful that we did not have to make the long drive. It was unseasonably warm for Maine (77 daytime highs), but the house had a pool, so the kids made good use of it. We all enjoyed several morning and evening walks on the boardwalk to downtown Rockland. We all went sailing on a schooner one afternoon in the Camden harbor. Emily & Joe drove 2 hours to Acadia National Park one day for some great hiking and sightseeing. Emily, Joe & Jackson went sea kayaking in the Rockland harbor one morning. We saw the wooden boat races at the Breakwater, and we went to see three light houses. It was a relaxing week with a much slower than normal pace. As soon as we got back to the hot weather in Charlotte, Ivey wanted to go back to Maine (and we did too). It was a great trip.

The rental house - converted into a house from an old warehouse

Lobsterman's house

Sunrise from the top deck of the house



Walking along the Breakwater to the lighthouse



Fishing at the Breakwater



Two sleepy girls on the schooner ride

Beehive Trail hike at Acadia - look closely to see people climbing up the side of the mountain - very cool hike

This place in Belfast had the best lobster rolls

Owls Head Lighthouse



Gramma and her girls

Walking back from dinner on the boardwalk

Julia must be asleep back there

Sweet Sarah loved climbing on the rocks

Julia's First Birthday!

We had so much fun celebrating Julia's birthday with our family and friends. Joe smoked a slab of pork overnight on his new grill. We ate on the front porch and played in the yard. We had cupcakes with extremely bright pink icing. Julia devoured her extra large cupcake. She was such a mess we had to scrub her down in the tub before she could return to the party.

 

The wagon was a big hit - especially rides up and down the driveway



Joe recruited his dad and my dad to help hang a swing from the tree





Love my new very own chair from Gammie



Sweet hugs for my cousin Anne