Pretty sure this is the TIGHTEST we have packed - 4 boys - 5 really, and 2 girls - NO BEER..... yet. See Shanes face? The horror right? We were excited to bring Ryan and Nora, but realized we have never packed a dog before (Pauli always went with Barbara and Wyland) and never have we had an extra kid. Can you feel us all holding our breathe? ..... For the next 9 hours?
Not much room down there, but she is happy to be along for the ride - for the time being.
Just 3 hours and we made it to Maine - Yup, quick pit stop here - onto Greenville - we actually had a late lunch early dinner (thank you snacks)
Made it into camp by 5 This is where we turn!
And this is where you fish
Liz, Robert, Seb and Winslow were exploring the coast of Maine and testing their ability to come into camp in the dark.
meanwhile I was enjoying one of the many Maine sunsets
And photos of Marions Island with some motivated Kayakers headed over.
This is our first time to camp without Barbara and Wyland - we missed them and took the best care of the cabin we could -
Tracey had even cleaned the floors before we got there.
Gabby placed some beautiful flowers in a small vase beside the bed.
The item that got the most use - these pink crocs - I missed seeing them on Wyland's feet and Chris admitted they are pretty darn comfortable.
Another beautiful sunset from the point
No idea Nora was such a water dog - she spent a HUGE majority of the time, IN the water - chasing after tennis balls, rocks, pine cones and following me if I was swimming. I say I had a buddy during camp was an understatement - I will admit to really enjoying it - never had someone want to be with me so much. She followed me to the outhouse making use of her own spots at the same time.
Cutest thing ever - the 2 girls orchestrating this scavenger hunt - 10 points throughout the camp - everywhere from the outhouse, to the parking lot, kids cabin and Marions Island. 3 teams of willing boy participants
Shortly after the hunt we took advantage of the calm day and blow up the inflatables
All of them! each kid got one -
Right after the presentation - who do you think scored the floater??
The beach front looks a little different right now -
The teenager lounging on the popsicle
Winslow trying to get comfortable on the unicorn
Chris and I got a little time on the pink floats
beach front circa 2018
This happened too - Nora on the boat. I can't say that she liked it too much, but she put up with it to be with us. She would not be left alone.
Pretty fabulous teenager here! Loved getting to hang out with here and hear about teen stuff. I recognize this smile all too well as she is just a few months away from getting her braces off. I know its tough now, but it will be worth it!
The boys of the boat
Who is steering this thing anyway??
He saw the hello kitty jacket and had to make a change.
Tibs rock after some blueberry picking and now onto diving rock - a place I have never been to and excited for all of us to check it out.
But first, lets get through this little rain storm. I LOVE this photo of Tracey and Brie - the rain is actually captured and her ability to take a bit of shelter.
Brie is ready for the next adventure.
Right as we were headed through the gut we looked back to catch a beautiful rainbow from the last rain shower - see it behind the boys??
There it is by itself - So simple and pretty
can you see them standing on diving rock waiting for us. I will sure it, it was higher than I anticipated.
check out this video - lots of slow motion clips. Yes, Shane went twice at a minimum, I was terrified and let Chris go first. Drew did it - but we didn't capture him on film!
Some of the things I love about camp
The sun and clouds are magical
I couldn't decide which one I like better
From this angle there hole (or trench) is pretty darn impressive!
Catching Steve in the act of tree removal - anyone's guess on where it landed?? Thankfully NOT on the dining cabin!
Proof that while Chris took the boys out COUNTLESS times on fishing expeditions he actually found a little time to relax and give the hammock a purpose
Constant companion
Who is making dinner tonight?!?! - making a note that next year these guys are in charge of lunches!
Gotta love the final day group timer group photo -
Glad we could capture everyone - except Brie who must have a squirrel treed some where.
Loved this crew as it felt like everyone had someone to talk to, play spoons or exploding kittens with, cook or clean up with. Great group!
With Tracy and her family leaving, there was a seat for me on the fishing boat - so I got to capture what life was like on the water. Ryan snagged a great fish
Drew held up Dad's famous one
And I was hoping to capture how patient Nora was with Drew and how she will chase the ball, listen to his calls and try tirelessly to understand him (as we all do!) Everyone needs a dog in their lives.
Here is our final morning on Saturday - 1 more week please - it was glorious not hearing the phone ding, not seeing my kids eyes on screens, playing simple games with them and seeing them just be part of nature and this beautiful place on this beautiful day.
We were on the road by 11;30 and just in time to see this beautiful mother son crossing the road.
Saw a moose! The trip is complete. Now for some seafood at Harrisee in Freeport, drop Ryan off and home by 10pm - while Chris said he enjoys the adventure and the push of it all, I still wish we were 4 hours closer so this was more apart of our more frequent escapes.
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