Ice Cream Celebration

We had our last Girl Scout Meeting this week. We always try to think of something fun to do to finish the year. Last year it was a pool party and this year, it was a trip to Malley's for ice cream after school. To make it even more special, our name was on the marquee! And to make things even more hectic for us, Kiera and her friend, J had dance pictures at the same time as our ice cream party...they missed the group pic, but we managed to snap a few pics of them in their costumes with the sign. This is our fourth year of Girl Scouts. This year the girls bridge from Brownies to Juniors! We had a small bridging ceremony on the playground after our sweet treat. Also, to sweeten our day, we invited the other third grade troop to join us for ice cream! 

PIB

Emily did a PIB post on her blog, so rather than reinvent the wheel (she's a better writer than me anyways!) I used her words...What a perfect weekend to visit PIB…the weather was beautiful, the cottage was free, and my birthday was on Friday. The beach was overtaken by algae, but we didn’t let that stop our fun! This was Paul and Hazel’s first visit to the island…they both loved it! Friday night we celebrated my birthday at Hooligans Irish Pub with fish and chips, Black and Tans, and a chocolate Guinness cheesecake. Later that night, Ty and Em showed Paul how to party, island style! On Saturday, Papa and Kiera visited Perry’s Monument and snapped some great pics on the clear day while Mom,  Em and I lounged in the sun (and Em got POOPED ON by a stupid bird). That afternoon, we headed to the Boardwalk for the famous lobster bisque and some delicious lobster roll sandwiches. After lunch Kiera enjoyed the playground at DeRivera Park, and we made our way to the Candy Bar for ice cream cones and to load up on the best salt water taffy (vanilla only, please!). That evening back at the cottage we watched/sang along to the Music Man, made sriracha crackers, played Mancala (for the first time in 10+ years!), did card tricks, and enjoyed the cool island breeze. 

A PIB photo shoot of Hazel

                          A great picture of Mimi and Ty before he headed back to the mainland on Saturday.
                                We’re glad you were able to come to PIB for at least a little while, Ty!

Paul pointing to Chicago and Em pointing to Cleveland

Our favorite restaurant on the island, The Boardwalk!

"We pledge allegiance to America...and to lobster bisque!"

I enjoyed a yummy summertime cocktail that matched her outfit!

Off to DeRivera Park...

Kiera is a monkey bar pro! Check out her skipping rings...

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Photo bomb!

Another fabulous weekend at PIB with the best family ever!

First Softball Game

This is Kiera's first year playing coach pitch softball. So far, so good! She likes softball for two reasons...Four of her closest friends are on the team and because Tyler played baseball. She even traded her shirt to get #11 like Tyler. Her team sponsor is Romeo's Pizza.

Batter up! 

Aunt Kate came to the game to cheer Kiera on!

K and J off to get ice cream!

A celebratory cone for a first game well done!