Category: Family

Lori is always very concerned that she isn't in enough of our family photos, as she's usually the one behind the camera. But even though she'd like to be in more, the kids usually don't want to sit still long enough to pose with Mom. It typically turns into an exercise in frustration, because no one will sit still long enough to actually get a nice photo with her, where everyone is smiling. What I like about this photo is that from a distance, it looks like we finally got one. But if you look closely at Carter's eyes, she's looking sideways at the ocean to see what her brother is doing, and she's 2 seconds from bolting back into the waves to join him.

Sorry for the graininess of this photo, but I just had to share. I really got a chuckle out of this shot that Lori caught while we were at the beach, waiting for the 4th of July fireworks to start. It looks like Carter is practicing some kung-fu out there! Leaping Dragon Technique, go!

On the Fourth of July, we went to Hampton Beach to see the fireworks. It was a pretty warm night, so we let the kids play in the ocean while we waited for the fireworks to start. This was their first visit to the ocean this year, so they couldn't wait to play in those waves!

I was looking through the pictures we took at Ryan's birthday party last weekend. Most of them weren't anything special. But for some reason, I really like this one.

The kids end up doing this every year, but I still think it's cute every time I see it. Looks like fun!

Carter got a little makeup set as a gift, and Sean was intrigued and wanted to try it himself. Oh yes, these pictures will be fantastic for embarrassing him someday!

Look how gray Sadie is getting! When she was younger, we used to joke that she was consistently black that at night, until she smiled you couldn't tell which end you were looking at! She's slowing down some in her golden years, but look at that grin - she's still a happy girl!

A few weeks ago, Carter went to a "fancy Nancy tea party" at the library. The girls all got to dress up, drink "tea", and eat finger sandwiches. Carter was the most dressed up of the bunch, and seemed to have a really good time.

Sean got a new haircut recently. We always thought his head would be too lumpy for such a short cut, but now that I see it on him I think it really works.