Summer winding down

We arrived home from Moosehead Lake and found ourselves in the middle of August and ready to make the most of what was left of summer. Boden and I also found ourselves back up in Acadia, visiting my parents in their second week-long trip to the park. We hiked St. Sauveur mountain, which was a strenuous and steep climb. My brother, Nate, carried Bodie on his back. Reaching the overlook earned us an unparalleled view of Somes Sound that we'd never seen before in all our years of visiting the region.

Weeks before, I had dusted my bike off and purchased a bike seat for B, which we strapped on the back of the car and brought with us to the campground. It was pure joy for Boden. (Especially when he had a snack for the ride.) The bike was great for when B got restless in the campsite or we needed to buy a few minutes before a meal. Strapping him into the bike seat instantly pleased him. He also enjoyed wandering aimlessly around the campground with Grampie and playing in the tent with Grammie. He's the definition of a happy camper!

Somes Sound

On top of Cadillac

The trip to Acadia was our last camping trip of the year. We actually had one more planned but decided to back out and have a "staycation" instead! We hadn't enjoyed our backyard or the beaches around us very much. In the last few weeks of August we hiked Morse Mountain in Phippsburg, went to Popham beach multiple times and spent an afternoon Small Point.

Best buds walking Popham Beach

Loving the waves at Popham

Playing with daddy

Morse Mountain/Seawall Beach

GQ pose on Seawall Beach

Yee-haw!

I love corn

Daddy buried my toes!

This summer was the best. It was the first summer we've had with Bodie where he was walking on his own and able to play outside!

We swam in the pool, the ocean, lakes and rivers. We hiked mountains that led to beaches and to scenic overlooks. We played in the dirt, the mud, the grass and the sand. Boden slept in a tent, on an island, on my back, and on an air mattress. He had sleepovers at Grammie and Grampies and ice cream cones in multiple states. He walked around "the block" at Mamie and Grandpas and went up Cadillac Mountain, twice!

Boden was a busy little bee and was, for the most part, a joy to be around. The infamous "terrible twos" have reared their ugly head a few times and we are ready for whatever they bring. (I say that now...sucker!) We are looking forward to Fall and pumping the brakes on our "go, go, go" lifestyle of the summer. Apple picking, hayrides, crock pot cuisines, pumpkin carving and leaf peeping are on our agenda and we couldn't be more excited. I'm officially saying "Au revoir" to sweet summertime and "Hey, how are ya!?" to Fall and the crisp, cool air that it brings.

-Nicole

 

 

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