Caving!

Cadie and Mommy by the Totem pole at the entrance to Woodward Cave

Cadie and Daddy getting ready to go in!

I LOVE this old building- it reminds me of the Whistle Stop Cafe in Fried Green Tomatoes

Heading in- and it is COLD!

Bundled up for the 45 minute tour of Woodward Cave

Thank goodness for playgrounds- this one had a FAST slide that kept her happy!

And a swing too!

Just practicing with the camera!

A few weeks ago we had our semi-annual caving event at Woodward Cave and Campground in Woodward, PA. While we didn't camp overnight (my parents live only 25 minutes away), we did enjoy the festivities on Saturday and Sunday, which included a tour of the cave.  I don't think Cadie thought too much of the caving tour, though at one point they turned out all the lights and she said "ooohhhh!" But we did enjoy time with fellow cavers, a great meal on saturday night, and an excellent presentation, as always.  Maybe someday, we'll do some REAL caving again...but then I hear China calling again!

A Wedding!

Cadie and Mommy waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Cadie and Daddy 

Cadie sitting quietly during the ceremony!

Cadie's Auntie Holly, a bridesmaid

The bride's adorable son

The groom's beautiful daughter

The beautiful bride, our friend, Sharon

Sharon and her dad coming down the aisle

Sharon and Chris

Cadie and Auntie Jenny

Cadie and Mommy on the swing...little gigglebox!

Cadie in front of the old log building

Cadie and her cousin Danielle, with Auntie Pammy and Mitchell

We attended a beautiful wedding a couple of weeks ago for our close family friend, Sharon.  It was at a beautiful country estate in Virginia and the rain held out long enough for a gorgeous outdoor ceremony.  My parents and sisters were all there and it was a really fun time. 

{Sunday Snapshot} Fun with Daddy

The Last Days of Summer

 

We are trying to squeeze every spare minute out the summer.  But sadly, I think it's just about over!  We will miss the long, warm summer evenings spent at the pool or the playground.  We will miss the warm summer breezes coming in the windows while falling asleep.  We will definitely miss running through the sprinkler in the backyard and blowing bubbles on the porch until we're dizzy!  Most of all, I will miss my first summer with my 2 year old!  But I hope I have captured enough memories in pictures to show her how much fun we had our first summer together as a family!

Acadia's Big Adventure {Saturday}

Cadie and Pop in front of Blueberry Land in Columbia Falls, Maine

Cadie on the throne at Blueberry Land; she refused the crown!

Cadie and Daddy in front of Blueberry Land

Pop made this adorable whale toy for Cadie while we were visiting

Last trip out to the beach to look for treasures

Our last day in Maine and we are ready to head home.  We had a great week visiting with Mom and Pop and exploring the Maine coast.  Cadie is plum tuckered out.  We'll be on the road early Sunday morning, hoping for good weather for the drive and a happy, contented kiddo too!  Until next summer, when Acadia's Big Adventure continues....

Acadia's Big Adventure Vol. 1 {Friday}

Coming up the Great Head Trail at Acadia National Park

Well, this is it folks!  The only picture from Friday.  Just after this photo was taken, Christopher almost passed out, puked, and fell ill on the trail!  So I strapped on the rack pack, and me and my two babies headed back down the trail to the car.  Cadie wasn't quite herself either and I ended up taking her out of the pack and carrying her the rest of the way.  Call it a bug, a migraine, whatever.  I think it was vacation sickness!  So, Cadie and I spent a few hours walking around Bar Harbor, picking up souveniers and lunching on ice cream, while daddy recovered.  Not an entirely bad way to spend the day!!

Acadia's Big Adventure Vol. 1 {Thursday}

Sea glass hunting in the morning

Fog rising over Prospect Harbor, Maine

Coffee on the beach

Acadia, Acadia, Acadia- Can you spot all 3?

Wading the COLD Maine waters

Having too much fun to get out of the water

Little feet

Cadie and Daddy watching waves crash at Blueberry Hill

Cadie's first campfire

Settling in for the night with Mom and Pop

Another day close to home.  We spent some time at Schoodic Point and hanging out in town.  Cadie loved exploring on the beach, chasing the seagulls, and the cold chilly waters on her feet!