We made it back from Martha's Vineyard safely, and since pictures are worth a thousand words, we hope you enjoy the essay below!
The view from our porch...the slow pace of "island living" at its best!
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Visiting the Gay Head Lighthouse, a popular tourist attraction
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Dave and Jason decided to take up windsurfing while we were there! Here is Dave!
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We bought lobsters from a man who caught them fresh that day! Jason and Carrie gave us a crash coarse in how to pick them apart and eat them....the RIGHT way!
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Our first sunset of the trip....and the rest were just as (if not more!) beautiful!
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Katelyn, Ben (22 months), and Conor (6 months) all played so well together!
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The Lampmans arranged for a babysitter to come watch the kids one night, and we all went on a double date! What a treat!
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We celebrated Dave's 31st birthday on June 9! Carrie made a delicious chocolate cake (Dave's favorite!).
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Katelyn really enjoyed her first trip to the beach! The water was very cold, but it didn't seem to bother her! Enjoy the video below...