08.21.2009 Pilgrim Progress

Another great photo opportunity! Amy from my photo club set this up. I have to say it was much more interesting than I even thought it would be. The pilgrim were so willing to get their pictures taken in my favorite garden!

Pilgrim Progress was a reenactment of the Pilgrims’ procession to worship. Costumed participants, who represent the survivors of the first harsh winter of 1621, were assemble to the beat of a drum and then the progress proceeded along the waterfront, up Leyden Street to the site of the first fort on Burial Hill, where the Pilgrims met for worship. The Psalms sung are taken from The Book of Psalmes by Henry Ainsworth, which was used by the Pilgrims in Holland and in Plymouth. The passages read by Elder Brewster are from Governor Bradford’s History of Plimoth Plantation. After a brief worship service, the march continued down the hill to Main Street, ending back at the Mayflower Society House.


(picture taken by my friend Amy)
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08.18.2009 Bryn Visits from PA

We have been looking forward to Bryn and the kids visit for months. From time to time Dani would ask, "When will it be August so I can see Mykena, Adyson, Bryn and Rob?" Unfortunately Rob couldn't make it this time, but he was missed.

It turned out to be a wonderfully warm day and everyone, including Leah (Mykena and Adyson's friend) had a blast at the pool. A few of my favorite highlights were Mykena jumping in the pool with Bryn and Patrik, watching Adyson and Dani swimming, and Danika playing with all the girls hair. She loved Leah's hair and her flip flops.

What a day to remember!




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Cannonball!


are they trying to be the letter "X"?


jump!


Mykena the ham


Dani practicing her balance


the girls


peter pan


swim


Adys


Leah


the three amigas


Maddox slept thru most of the fun


how many girls can fit in a tent?


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08.10.2009 Family Time

What Are Little Boys Made Of?

Hopes and Dreams
Mischief and Laughs
Climbing up Trees
Splashing in Baths

What are the best men made of?

Hugs and kisses
Cuddles and Joy
Patience and kindness
Will make a man from this boy




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08.07.2009 Our First Family Adventure

We took our first family adventure to Plimoth Plantation when Maddox was just 1 week old! While Danika absolutely loved it, Maddox slept comfortably thru most of it.

This was also the introduction for Maddox to meet my Photography group. They swooned in like paparazzi's to meet him and take his picture. We felt famous!

Dani got to see lots of farm animals, go inside the pilgrim houses, talk and learn about the pilgrims and native people, and watch the pilgrims building a house. What a wonderful educational experience. I can't wait to go back again when the leaves start to change colors!




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Julie & Maddox (taken by follow photographer and friend, Jamie)


Daddy & the lil' man


woodworking


working on the farm


learning about the pilgrims


building materials


house


smile


the pilgrim


farmer


buttons


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08.05.2009 Our Little Fish

Little Color Fish

Five little fishies swimming near the shore.
The red snapper took a bite and then there were four.
Four little fishies swimming in the sea.
The orange roughy fish swam away and then there were three.
Three little fishies in the ocean blue.
The pink salmon took a seahorse ride and then there were two.
Two little fishies swimming in the sun.
The yellow perch swam too far and then there was one.
One little blue marlin, now you're all alone.
I'll put you in my gold fish bowl and take you home.




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Playing with Uncle Jimma


Splish splash


Come on in


I can swim


Daddy and me time


I love my daddy

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