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Squeezing out every bit of summer we can, there will be plenty of time for responsibility later...

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There was a comfort in the woods and tumbling water.  As I looked through the lens at all of the beauty around me, I knew she would be happy we were there.  

Maine!!

It all started back in May with a text, "Hi! Just heard from Ash that they're coming to Maine from Aug 2-9! Wanna come?!" A few texts and emails later, we were going to Maine!  

The years tumble by, yet with these two time seems to stands still.  The topics of our conversations may have changed slightly, but the root of the exchange holds true.  Friendship, an understanding that stretches back over 20 years.  

And look at all those beautiful kids!  (Next time there will be one more!)

We really enjoyed our visit with Ashley and her extended family at Kennebunkport Beach.  It is a protected calm beach, just perfect for little toes to gain independence in the ocean waters.  

Gabby had lots of things to tell Colton and Lennon, and they were more than happy to listen.  Had she been home the morning we left I would have thought to check our bags, I'm sure they wanted to bring her home.

 Colton got to try out a skim board...definitely tricky.

Scarborough Beach brought bigger waves for boogie boarding, pretty tumbled stones scattered in the sand, and air temperatures warm enough that I actually swam in that COLD water.  

Our last night in Maine we visited Kate's parents and were treated to a lobster dinner, complete with strawberry rhubarb pie for dessert.  It was a quick trip, but we had the perfect mix of down time and activity, of sun and rain, of friendship and family, it was exactly what a vacation should be.

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Letters arrived in the mail, it looks like school days are coming quick...enter the big push to get it all done.  

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Sometimes the words aren't that important...

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I hereby promise to stay sane this evening as I pack for our trip to Maine...or maybe more accurately, to revert back to sanity when we pull out of the driveway and I can't change what's already done : )