Author: Daniela Setlock

We were so happy that the Bodenstedts came to visit for Thanksgiving! The kids loved spending time with their cousins 🥰

Sammy loved showing Uncle Eric his Bluey book.

K-Pop Demon Hunters in the Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Putting on their own show? 🤣

Shaun and Gracie took the kids outside so we could get some cooking done.

Very proud of my apple pie ☺️

Let’s eat!

The next morning, we took a short hike. The kids loved throwing sticks and rocks in the creek.

Carving pumpkins!

We always have the best time trick or treating with the Shannons!

Spider and Ghost Spider are ready to get some candy!

2 hours and 2 neighborhoods later lol so much candy this year!

Mack’s Apple never disappoints and one of our favorite fall traditions. First stop is always the farm market to get cider and donuts! We got chased out by yellow jackets this year but still had enough time to enjoy the view!

First we pose then we pick 😂

We went pretty late in the season this year so the orchard was pretty quiet and picked over. Still able to complete mission Honeycrisp.

Let the eating begin!

Mission complete!

Bonus! Sammy’s two bottom teeth were loose before we went apple picking and all that apple eating was the encouragement they needed. He lost his two first teeth!

We had the best time at Alex and Maggie’s wedding!

Gabby with the beautiful flower girls 🌸

Cousin shenanigans 😂

Things got pretty wild 😝

Margo, Nonno and Nonna came for a quick visit! Margo had lots of love for Gabby 😭

Showing Nonno her crystal collection.

Sammy showing Nonno his tractor.

Silly cousin stuff 😂

Watching Gabby at practice!

Singing to Aunt Julia. Happy Birthday!

It’s not summer without ice cream!

Enjoyed lots of quality time together ❤️

Lots of shenanigans.

Nova Adventure Park!

Many bike rides.

Fun at the splash pad!

4th of July pool party at a neighbors house.

Backyard fun with friends.

Baby deer that was born at the start of summer. It’s much bigger now!

Snacks in fort.

Gabby got her library card!

Some science fun! Thanks Grammie and Papa for the fun science kits.

Packing up for our trip! Some of us were doing more than others 😂

So excited for the beach!

In about two hours, we make it to the beach house. It was such a nice place to stay, we loved it!

The kids loved their Finding Nemo themed room.

The only clock you need 😂.

Just a short walk and we are at the beach! This wagon was perfect 👌🏻.

Lewis Bay 😍

Gabby’s dam.

We referred to Sammy as “Beach Guy” lol he lived in the water.

But he did need a reboot every now and then lol

❤️

Giant clam still inside! We also saw lots of fish, hermit crabs, other crabs, jelly fish (the non stinging kind) sea birds. The bay is full of life!

Lots of time for games. The giant Jenga was very popular. Gabby was the Jenga master!

I don’t know why this became a thing 😂

Ice cream at Cape Cod Creamery.

Shaun grilling up some food for an outside dinner.

When I came inside to grab something I found them like this 😭

Playground at Old Town House Park.

Dinner at El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant. Yum!

Sand sculpture outside the restaurant.

Morning silliness 🤣

Shopping in Hyannis.

Gabby got her puppy and Sam got a fire truck.

Shaun captured some great photos of the full moon over the bay. Beautiful!

Gabby had her Author’s Picnic where she shared some of the stuff she’s been working on throughout the school year.

Walk to school with Daddy on her last day ❤️.

First and last day of school!

We are so proud of how hard she worked and all of the progress she’s made! On to second grade! ❤️

Sammy has graduated from the Busy Bees and we couldn’t be prouder!

One of the songs from his end of year celebration!

First day and last day of school.

We are so proud of all the progress Sammy has made this year ❤️ Look out kindergarten!

We loved celebrating one of the best dads around!

Sammy made a Father’s Day card at school 😂

Gabby’s new favorite thing to do is to walk to school in the morning. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy morning to do that with her! She loves it!

And thank you for letting Sammy join you at your desk while you work. He loves the “clicky” key board.

We appreciate you always going the extra mile for us ❤️. Happy Father’s Day, Shaun!