We Said 'Hi' to Nemo and the Gang!

Off we went to the New England Aquarium in Boston today. What a great place! One of the many things on our list of things to do in New England. It's actually a rescue center as well for sick sea life and they even have a 'critical care' center! Who knew? But it's all used for teaching and educating those of us that don't know much about the ocean. Grandma Gwen came with us too as we wrap up her month long visit this week!




Checking out all the different sea life.


Mommy and Alex waiting for the Imax movie at the aquarium to start.


Having dinner at the 'Cheers' restaurant at Faneuil Hall after the aquarium.

Good times and good memories!

Happy Memorial Day!

A beautiful day for the Memorial Day Parade here in South Portland. We headed down to Broadway Street to watch and wave flags.





After the parade, we went over to the Murphy-Swinbourne's for a barbeque. Good times, good food and good friends.

The kids are back to school tomorrow and Mom and I continue on our shopping quest. :)

Oh Yeah Baby!!

Big day around here!!

Chelsie and Alex both received their Gold Belts on Karate tonight. WOOHOO!


Here they are with Shihan Andy.

Before we went to the Belt Ceremony, we went to McDonald's and Alex not only asked for but ATE chicken nuggets!!!!! For a boy that doesn't eat meat, this was an historic day!! :)

We are making progress. It's a good day!

She's BACK!

Yep, Grandma Gwen landed last night and off we go! Nothing too much today but shopping is definitely in the works. :)

Kevin flies to Dallas on Sunday for a week and then Mom leaves for Nova Scotia when Kevin gets back! All these travellers! Me, I just keep everybody fed and clothed! :)

Have a great weekend!

Ok, Ok, We are Back!

Yes, we made it back home safe and sound last week. THIS week just FLEW by! Why does that happen more often as the Spring and Summer arrive? My theory - we lasted through another Maine winter!!!!!!!!!

As promised, here are some of the pictures from Quebec City and then our fun stop at Ben and Jerry's Factory in Waterbury, Vermont.


Chateau Frontenac - a HUGE building. Lots of history here and the views from this vantage point were impressive. I had to keep reminding myself that we were looking down onto the St. Lawrence River - not the Atlantic Ocean. :)


From the other side!


One of the entrances into the walled city itself. Quebec City is the last city with a wall around the original footings in North America. Mexico is the closest place that has a walled city.


Taking a break from all the stairs we were climbing!


Montmorency Falls - just over 100 feet taller than Niagara Falls. And only about 12 miles from Quebec City.


And from the top looking OVER!


Here we are! Kevin, Janine, Chelsie and Alex. You can see the falls to Kev's - his left - side.


These murals were throughout the city. Any blank, concrete wall looks to be fair game. The artwork was incredible.


This is St. Anne de Beaupre Cathedral. This church was beautiful, the workmanship and artistry were breath taking. We actually arrived while a service was going on, so we sat in the back and observed. Mind you, we couldn't understand anything as it was all in French, but it was very neat to be in there at that time.


All tuckered out!


I wasn't allowed to take pictures in the Ben & Jerry's Factory, but I got these in the 'Tasting Room' once the tour was done. It's a Chelsie and Alex shake and then a Family shake!! :)



And this next one sums it all up!



We brought home some really cute B&J's ice cream bowls. Needless to say, they have been put to good use already!

Where's MY SPOON??!? :)