Halloween 2013

Introducing:

Our Tooth Fairy and our royal Princess!

The Madore-ables waiting for Nanny to open her door for trick or treating. 

Play Dates Are FUN!

Just because Summer is over, doesn't mean that the outdoor adventures can stop!  I mean, after all this is New England right?  We have at least another few weeks of "warm" weather. 

Columbus Day Weekend 2013

This year for Columbus Day weekend, we were packed for weddings.  Jeremy was gone all day photographing a wedding.  I decided to take the girls to our nearest Mall to a meet and greet the characters of "Yo Gabba Gabba".  We waited about an hour in line, but the girls and I persevered and kept ourselves entertained. Samantha talked to someone behind us in line who spoke Spanish, Chinese and some ASL (American Sign Language).  Sam had a conversation showing the woman her abilities to speak Spanish and her limited ASL that ahe learned in Kindergarten last year.  Sam had a great time.  Sarah was very patient and played with the two very cute little girls who stood in front of us.

Fall Vacation 2013

We were very fortunate to have the chance to get away for a couple of days to a beach house in York, Maine.  It was just absolutely beautiful and much needed.  It's funny how fresh air and some quiet time with some really good friends will lift your spirits.  We were very fortunate for our friends Jimmy and Kerry with their two children and my brother and sister in law with their two children.  The Madore-ables had such a great time with their friends and cousins.

On Saturday, the weather cleared enough to go for a walk to Nubble Lighthouse with Sarah's friend Shannon.  The clouds were absolutely awesome.

On the way back to our beach house, we stumbled upon a small patch of wild flowers.  Seeing Shannon's mother, Kerry's birthday was just a few days away, we decided to pick some flowers for her.  Sarah thought we needed more and wasn't too happy when we needed to leave the area.

The weather continued to be clear enough for us to burn off some energy and be silly and giggly.  We were very fortunate that my brother in law and sister in law could join us with their children.  Sarah wasn't too happy that her feet got wet...but she soon got over that.

I usually hate having my photo taken, but when I'm with good looking people, I don't mind.  Did I mention how amazing the clouds were?

A New Set of Wheels

Samantha accomplished a huge milestone last night.  We finished dinner early, and had quite a bit of sunlight left over.

Life Is Great With Grandparents

We've been really fortunate to have my Grandmother from Florida visiting us this Summer.  The girls really enjoy having her stay.

Ahoy Madore-able Mateys!

Last week, Samantha was fortunate to have Friday from school off.  So, we decided to hop in our car and take a little trip to Fall River, Massachusetts.

A propeller from the USS Massachusetts

Climbing aboard "Big Mamie"

Due to state funding, and sponsorship, the USS Massachusetts has been able to keep a lot of the original weapons.  (Obviously, for safety's sake, the weapons don't work anymore).

Having a little bit of fun on the anchor.

A view from the bow of the ship

This entire wall includes all the names of those who served on the USS Massachusetts from

May 12, 1942 - September 1946

My Grandfather was Clifford R. Sims.  He was a Chief Petty Officer while aboard the USS Massachusetts.  Grampy proudly served our country in the United States Navy for two tours of duty. His first tour was before World War II serving on the USS New Mexico and after the attack on Pearl Harbor he reenlisted for another four years serving on the USS Massachusetts serving in the South Pacific.