Back to the Ocean

We have a lovely Maine tradition going on for the past few years. This year we decided to kick it up a notch and stay the night. Truthfully I think about it every year, but this is the first year I’ve gotten my act together enough to book a hotel room. :) It wasn’t the best hotel (motel, really) but we had fun.

I was hoping to head up first thing Saturday morning, but Alan had his company picnic that morning we we did that first. Delicious food, good company, and a little swingset mediation. Good times all around.

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She “meditated” like this for six minutes. I know because she insisted I time her. It was the longest stretch of quiet from her in ages. :)

After that we headed to the ocean!! We had a yummy meal at Inn on the Blues and then put our toes in the ocean. It was a beautiful night!

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Such a beautiful night.

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Boogie boarding past bedtime.

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I like this picture. :) Handsome hubby. Kids playing in the background. Sweetness.

The next morning we headed to breakfast at the Lobster Cove to take advantage of our “free breakfast” as advertised by the hotel. Turns out it was “free” as long as you don’t eat more than $6 worth. :)

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Waiting for breakfast.

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Pre-breakfast selfie.

Then off to the beach to set up camp.

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The beach was CROWDED by 10am when we got there!

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Luckily we found a little place to snug in our fancy new red “easy-up” tent. It was an excellent addition the beach gear!

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This one had chocolate pancakes and pancake syrup for breakfast. Can ya tell!?

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This one did too!

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Sand beard!

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Boogie boarding!  The water was so cold it was painful.  It literally brought tears to my eyes and each wave crashing in felt like torture.  The kids loved it!

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I love his face. :)

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Beach babe!

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Handsome beach boys.

When were were done at the beach we headed for ice cream and taffy. It’s important to get good and sugared up before a long trip home.

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Can’t do a Maine trip without checking out the taffy shop.

Next summer maybe we’ll try for two nights! :) Good times at the Atlantic!

2 thoughts on “Back to the Ocean

  1. I checked the blog last night and found lots of pictures and no text! I had to smile cuz I knew by morning the rest of the story would be there! Love the pictures….and love YOU!

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