Reunioning in Maine Part 1

Last week we had a blast with my mom's side of the family. We spent the week up in Southwest Harbor, Maine eating, drinking, laughing, playing games, and doing whatever else you do at reunions. The weather was great and except for a few showers it was a refreshing break from the sweltering heat we had been feeling in the Midwest. There were 6 cabins split among a total of 43 people. My siblings and my family were in one. It made for tight quarters, but we still left loving each other. However, I did think it was a little easier to say goodbye knowing our own rooms and beds awaited us at home!

Since I don't want to dump a whole load of pictures on you at a time...I will try to blog about the reunion in installments.

Lobstah! The first night we had some "Maine Sea Bugs" also know as lobster. The kids weren't too impressed, but it was good stuff! (Once you figured out how to get the meat out!)

Table set for a feast! This is how we ate dinner most of the week

Michelle didn't have to cook her lobster, she just scared it to death!

I think Taryn thought this lobster was about to crawl off the plate, as you can see she opted for the hot dog...

There was a lot of this going on this week...just sitting around and hanging out...

Next up...the Beard Contest!

A little bit of excitement

Things around here have been, well, plain. The weather has been weird and we never really know if the day will be a good pool day. The girls have been playing in the backyard, but that's starting to get a little old. So this morning things were spiced up a bit. For about 45 minutes at least. A few weeks ago we noticed a crack on the inside of the picture window in our entry way. The crack grew and it was time for it to get fixed. Not sure how the crack got there, and since it's so high up we are pretty sure it wasn't because of the kids. But, you never know. They have their ways of breaking strange things in strange ways. Anyway...these three nice men were our entertainment for the morning and maybe even the highlight of the week. Like I said things haven't been the most exciting around here.

I was even tempted to ask them if they could come back tomorrow. I am sure we could arrange to have something broken!

Cucumbers!!!

Rain + sun= more stinkin cucumbers than I know what to do with!

Our first harvest of cucumbers was on July 1...pretty impressive don't ya think?

Then I went out on the 6th and picked 10 more (no pics of those).

Tonight we went out again. O.k. this is ridiculous! (If you don't want to take the time to count, there are 32!)

As I was picking them, I told Dan that next year he need only plant one cucumber plant, not a whole row!!!

Something I do know what to do with is cherry tomatos, just pop them in your mouth and you are good to go! The wonderful thing about picking tomatos is when you are done and your fingers smell like tomato leaves. It may sound weird but it's one of the best smells. It's the smell of summer. We are also growing some basil so I wrapped an uber-fresh basil leaf around my little red tomato and YUMMY!!! Yep, summer is here.

Annika is a fan of the green beans. For every one she picks, one goes into her mouth.

Overheard

The girls playing playdoh...

Taryn: What makin' "Onka?"
Annika: I don't know what I'm making, but when I'm done making it I will know what I made.

Deep thoughts from a 4 year old.