Busy, Busy, Busy

We have been very busy these past couple of weeks! It is hard to believe that SUMMER is halfway done, it always goes by far more quickly than WINTER!! I enjoyed a 4 day weekend two weeks ago with the boys and we embarked on some VERY enjoyable adventures !
On Friday, Jody and her two boys, met us in Gorham and we headed to Watchic Lake for some swimming and playing. This is my second time enjoying this GEM of a beach that is only 7 miles from my house, who knew ! All the kids had a great time and I braved the water the entire time as well, mostly to keep an eye on Nathan and Brady when they were in the water.
Here are some shots from the lake.

Brady, Me and Nathan

Nate

Brady

After the lake we headed back to the Hanisko home for some much needed naps and some resting for Jody and I! All 3 children napped like champs, but Nate decided he wanted Jody and I all to himself, so I didn't really get a break, but that's ok!!

After naps we all enjoyed some dinner and then we got really brave and took all the boys to the Maine Academy of Gymnastics for open gym! This was SO much fun!!! All the kids had a blast as did I running around crazy like a kid myself and bouncing around on the trampolines, I was having flashbacks to my gymnastics days! (Thanks Mom and Dad)

Brady and Nathan on the trampoline!!They loved the pit !We're going to catch you ELI !!Eli, Raegan, Nathan and Brady all on the big kids trampoline!!

Saturday, we all got up early and embarked on another 12 mile bike ride. Jon got to pull the boys as I coasted along on my road bike, I don't know how he did it, but he did and no complaints along the way!!

Brady getting geared up for the ride!A little squished with the big helmets !!

On Sunday, the boys and I, enjoyed a visit from Alicia and her son Ben. The boys slept the entire time, which was fine because Ben was a super preemie and really didn't need the extra germs around him!! He was 1lb 8ozs when he was born and now he is all the way up to 5lbs, he is so cute and doing so great!! You can read more about his adventures at

http://www.mymiracleben.blogspot.com/

Ben

It's hard to believe this is how big Nate and Brady used to be!! Thanks for coming out to visit ALICIA!!

Finally on Monday we enjoyed some R&R at home, getting some great (much needed) LONG naps in for the boys. We also enjoyed playing outside and swimming in their kiddie pool!!

Brady

Brady

Brady doing a great job with his spoon!!

Nathan as well!

The ING'S- Relaxing, Biking, Farming, and Swimming

We enjoyed our 4th of July weekend ! Sadly, Jon had to work Friday and Sunday, but that didn't stop us from packing in the weekend with activities and enjoying every minute we had together. We hung out at Grammy and Dampas on Friday, we took the boys on a 12 mile bike ride Saturday, we visited Wolfe's Neck Farm and the boys played in their swimming pool. Phew I am tired just reading it, here are some pictures !!

Nathan

Brady

Jon and Nathan (Red) Brady (Blue)

Nathan and Brady getting geared up for our ride!!

Me, Nathan, Jon and Brady

Me and Brady

Jodi and Eli at the farm with us !!

Dampa and Nathan

Brady enjoying the pool ! He loves the water.

Nathan

Nathan and Brady

Me and Nathan

Carnival with Benny

Life has been very busy for us !! Lot's of hours at work, spending time with Nathan and Brady and training for my triathalon in August. It doesn't leave a lot of free time, but we did get to enjoy an unexpected visit from my dear friend, Corey and her son Ben !!

She came over for a few hours today and we headed to the carnival at LifeChurch, which is where Nathan and Brady go to school. There was a ton to do, but more for the older kids. We still enjoyed some good ole' face painting, watching the animals, and all the kids zooming around!

Ben, Me and Nathan

Brady, Me, Nathan, Corey and Ben

Brady getting his face painted at the carnival!!

Nathan enjoying the carnival and time with Mom and Dad !

The Four of Us !!

Brady and Nathan holding hands and enjoying their balloons

Me and Nathan

Corey and the boys

Enjoying watching the joy on Brady's face !

Corey and Ben

Family Fun Day and Our PlayDate with Sam and Charlie

The weekends have been quite hectic for me, I am starting to feel like a single mom, kidding Jon, if he ever reads this :>)

Last Thursday-Sunday Jon participated, once again, in the Trek Across Maine!! This was his third year and each year he has more fun and it is a nice "getaway" for him, even though he is biking 60 miles a day.

With that being said, the little men and I were on our own so we headed into Cape Elizabeth to attend Family Fun Day! Aghhh what memories this brings back, I love this event and I will never grow too old to enjoy it, well maybe once Nathan and Brady are 12, the novelty might finally wear off. I just loved watching the reactions on their faces when the parade went by and all the excitement down in the park afterwards!!! We had a blast !

Nathan

Brady

"Don't even think about taking a bite of my sandwich "

This weekend I was on my own again, Jon didn't get a day off. Luckily for me, my parents have been a HUGE help (thank you) and they have watched the boys so I could do some training for my triathalon which is in August. Jess and I biked 13 miles on Saturday and today, Sunday, I went to the pool and swam some laps.

This afternoon the four of us headed over to Jim and Adele's for a play date with their twins, Sam and Charlie!! They were born a couple of days before Nathan and Brady and we were in the Barbara Bush wing at the same time. It was great to see them, catch up and be amazed at how big Sam and Charlie have gotten. I must say, Nate and Brady are still tanks compared to them!!!

Charlie

Sam

Nathan and Sam

Brady, Nathan and Charlie

Adele and Charlie

I also want to brag about my peonies, they are coming in so beautifully this year. I cut some off the bushes and I have been enjoying their beauty and their fragrance!