Independence Day

Last Friday was July 4, Independence Day. After Thanksgiving it feels like the second most popular holiday. Matt got Friday and Monday off work and as Mum and Dad are here we went up to Vermont for three nights and stayed in Manchester. We fell in love with Vermont, the scenery was beautiful and a very relaxing weekend. 

Here are some photos.

Ethan and Matt at the top of Mount Equinox.

Ethan wasn't as impressed as we were to find a diet coke bottle with his name.

We took a walk to a lake near out hotel.

Ethan loved throwing stones in the lake.

The scenery really was stunning.

And our co travelers.

The new speedboat

Or the new speedboat compromise!

Sometimes modern technology isn't enough

It's been a strange month emotionally. Just when you feel settled things happen that make you wish you were home. Friends go through tough times and you're not there to give then a hug or buy them a pint. Friends go through great times and you're not there to pat them on the back or give their new baby a hug. These times are tough and can make us feel isolated. Although luckily Mum and Dads arrival was well timed! Modern technology is great, FaceTime brilliant. Yesterday Susie read Ethan a story via it and it reminded me how amazing and lucky we are to have it but some times it's not enough. Anyway hopefully we have managed to show the people who have been through these tough and good times how much we care still... You know who you are!

The new speedboat

Or the new speedboat compromise!

Our overnight camper

Looks like a local has selected our garden for camping.

Turks and Caicos Islands

So last week we went to the Turks and Caicos islands for a weeks holiday which was very relaxing. This is what we got up to, as told by Ethan.

We stayed at Parrot Cay which meant we had to get a boat to the island.

The hotel had a lovely swimming pool which I loved playing in.

I also loved the beach

And Daddy even took me paddle boarding and kayaking (in very shallow water)

I liked the food and drinks I could get by the pool

And when it all got too much I had lovely naps with Mummy.

All in all we had a lovely week. Lovely weather, food, drink, play and rest. It was my last holiday just with Mummy and Daddy so it was extra special.

US centric problems

Having to spray the roses so the deer don't eat them!