Off road

We've been waiting awhile to take a family bike ride on the Eastern Trail. This weekend we decided the kids were safe enough on their bikes to make a go of it. 

The weather, in a word, was perfect. 

All set and ready to go. 

The Eastern Trail is a bike/running path that follows, at least on some parts, an old railroad track.

It's a perfect place for the kids to practice riding in places that have a little more traffic or people.

Lovin' it. 

We took a break for a snack. 

All smiles headed back. In all, the kids rode about 9 miles.

After the ride we stopped for a snack. Donuts + s'mores = awesomeness. 

Since the weather was so nice we decided to take a hike around Mackworth Island in the afternoon. 

There were a bunch of sailboats out on Casco Bay, including this one that was archored just off the shore of the island. 

After a long day of biking and hiking (and some donuts in the morning and ice cream in the afternoon) we went over to the neighbors for a swim. Their dog, a Bouvier, was true to its breeding and tried to herd the kids. It was quite a sight to watch and a fun end to a great day.  

Sox

The main reason for the Boston trip was to go to a Red Sox game. We were hoping to continue the tradition of seeing the Sox on Father's Day, but they decided to be in Kansas City this year. So we went the weekend before. 

The day started out with a nice run on the Charles River. 

Wes and Gramp ready for the game. 

We stayed near MIT and walked over to Fenway. There were some cool sculptures on the way. 

And of course we had to start the college tour process. 

We finally made it to Fenway. It was another perfect day for a game. 

Katie made a new friend. 

The whole gang. 

The kids were troopers throughout the game. Getting ice cream in a hat didn't hurt. 

Near the end of the game Wes wanted to take a walk. So we went up to the Green Monster. 

Checking out the pennants.

Despite the Sox losing in the 11th, the kids were still all smiles at the end.

On Sunday we took the scenic route up the coast and stopped at a park in NH. 

Once again it was a perfect day. The park is pretty awesome. It has the rocky sea shore, a playground, and some open space for the kids to run around. 

Oh, and there were trees for the kids to climb. 

Had to end the trip with some ice cream. 

Dress rehearsal

Another year of dance class is almost over for Molly and it's time for dress rehearsal. Yesterday was Molly's dress rehearsal for her dance class and today she's helping out the little kids with their dance. 

All dolled up. 

I tried to get a picture of both kids. This is the best I could do. 

The action shots aren't the best, but you can see Molly is in the front row so the other kids can look to her for what to do.

And of course, Wes has been a trooper with all of this. 

Museum of Science

We took a trip down to Boston for the weekend and started things out with a visit to the Museum of Science. 

Gramp and Wes checked out the Apollo capsul. 

Then it was on to rocks. Lots of rocks. 

Eventually it was lunchtime. The kids suffered through their fluff and peanut butter. 

Learning about reflections and light. 

Capturing their shadows. 

And then, it was on to the butterfly garden. The kids liked just about everything, but I think the butterfly garden was the hit of the day for the grown ups.

The below photos are just a smattering of the different butterflies we saw. 

Molly made a friend with one of the butterflies. 

She did a great job and didn't have an issue with the butterfly in her hair. 

Selfie of the boys.