Mission to Maine

Zachary went with Grammie and Pop Pop on a mission trip to Maine.  He left on July 31 and returned on the 12th of August.  They stayed in a college dorm, Grammie made most of the meals and Zach was on the job with Pop Pop.  Zach had his eyes open to how others lived and the great needs that exist even here in our county.  Zach learned a lot and had lots of fun too!

An evening outside with J

Jake and I were outside one evening as the sun was setting.  He was so content to play with tiny pebbles and his fly bike and I was trying to capture the moment with little light.

* Fly bike might be the best use of our money ever.

Around our house

Random pictures from our days...

All five kids in these pictures - can you find Zach?  

The sunflower (left over from Chelsea's bridal shower) was just gorgeous I had to photograph it - a lot! 

We have had some very heavy rain so I decided to take a picture since I left the umbrella up. Last night we had very heavy rain with hail!

Bethany Beach - 2015

My parents blessed us in a special way this year - they took us to THE BEACH!  The beach is definitely a happy place for the Reardon bunch.  Everyone loves sand between their toes - including Jake. This was his first beach experience and he was a trooper.  His favorite part was the tram ride to and from the beach. The beach house was just beautiful and so big!  Brian and I felt like we had our own private retreat in our bedroom/sitting room.

On our way to the beach...car travels with 5 kids:)

In the family room of the beach house - taken by our friends Randy and Sue Huber - really nice to catch up and visit with them!

Wearing his sisters sunglasses and his little face looking SO chubby!

Walking around Rehoboth - on our old street - by Penny Lane.

Everything is better at the beach! XOXO

Lake House

We went to the Lake House again this summer - a lakefront property in Lake Meade, PA.  Another really fun time for us as a family - and we got to spend time with grandparents and Brandon too.  The boating is a hoot.  The boys (including Brian) love the tubing - maybe a little too much.  My most favorite memory was getting up early and kayaking on the lake with Brian.  No one was around and it was just so peaceful.

I'm so sorry this picture is blurry:( But you get the point.

Lewes

Just you and me babe - now that's a vacation!!!!

Wonderful time staying at the Savannah Inn in Lewes DE in June 2015. Beautiful B&B (our room was so cute), great food around Lewes and a quiet beach for just the two of us. Lots of long walks, sleeping, talking, reading and just plain relaxing.  When can I go back?

We had several delicious dinners but this one was the best.  We had an adorable little window seat with pillows and a view of the main street in Lewes and the food was amazing - we both LOVED our meals.  *We went back again in July when we were in Bethany Beach - it was that good.

Beach bums all the way - all day everyday!

Our Room - with a view (third floor) and lots of sun light!

What a gift this time was!

Just watching him

While he's in his own little world talking up a storm to himself...I love to watch "without being seen."