family

in which we start school

Gone are the days of dropping kids off at preschool.

Gone are the days of putting them all on a bus. We’re at three schools this year.

Gone are the days of even getting pictures on the first day. Don’t even think of taking pictures of your kids getting on the MIDDLE school bus.

Where did the time go?

Bye, first grader!

summer is almost here…

Our family’s favorite local spot is open again! We all LOVE the Clam Shack in Warren.

Just 5 minutes away, we can sit and watch the watch the sunset, see the boats go by, listen to live music and eat the yummiest seafood fresh off the boat. I tried the new Lobster Roll with butter. Instead of a traditional lobster salad (usually mayo based), this is just lobster. And a tub of melted butter for dipping. OH HECK YES.

I have a feeling I will be here at least once a week all summer! Come visit us and we’ll take you here 🙂

camping fun in PA state parks

This weekend we joined a group of friends and went camping in French Creek State Park in PA. This year, we tried out a camping cottage. This was our home for the weekend:

Gorgeous! It costs about $35-40/night (as opposed to about $25 for a tent site with no electric). Sleeps 5, has a table and chairs inside (along with heat, a fan, and electricity!) and a picnic table and fire pit outside. Perfect for relaxing around with breakfast.

We ate lots and lots of s’mores…

And went hiking and boating and fishing….

And had hours of fun talking and laughing with old friends…

Perfect Memorial Day!