Cape Cod Family Vacation 2025

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!

First Grade – Done and Dusted!

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’s Last Day of PreK!

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!

Happy Father’s Day 2025

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!

Sammy’s First ‘Learn to Skate’!

First session! (2025.05.04)

It decided to rain before Sammy’s first official ice time, just like it did for Gabby back in 2023.

No stranger to being laced up by Daddy. He was “pre-approved” to wear the hockey skates. New skaters are always handed out figure skates, since there’s less rocker in the blade.

Sammy was classically goofing around, writing his own rules, while boogieing across the ice without any real falls.

Once he saw the stars and shapes drawn on the ice, he was happy to pick up the pace.

His balance is sooo good; we were all surprised when he started doing all the teacher’s move without hesitation.

Great first skate for Sam! Big (rink rat) sister approves!

Happy Easter! (2025)

Starting with the Easter egg hunt!

Then off to find their baskets.

Easter morning tradition, bunny pancakes!

Sammy trying out his color reveal Hot Wheels.

Some outdoor shenanigans. (some from the day before)

Cartwheels!

Lasagna for dinner!

End of Wakefield iMites!

It has been a great season! So proud of Gabby and her team for the all progress they made as players learning the game. 🙂

Last Game – Team Photo

A great team picture from the last regular season game!

Providence Bruins Game!

Here are some highlights from their intermission skate a Providence Bruins game!

Heading to our seats!

Sam loved see the “almost matching” Zamboni!

First group got to skate!

Then it was Gabby’s group’s turn.

And some video from ice level!

She got an awesome shirt, hat, and had so much fun!

Lookin’ Ahead to Next Season

Tryouts with Woburn.

Tryouts with Burlington.

Happy 5th Birthday Sammy!

Over the weekend we went to the Discovery Museum as part of Sam’s birthday celebration!

“This dinosaur is beautiful!” – Sammy

Listening to the ocean.

The lucky guy that gets to carry Gabby’s camera 😂

Some water fun!

Finished the visit outside at the tree house and slides!

Morning of his birthday, having breakfast in his “birthday chair.”

Truck cake!

Happy 7th Birthday Gabby!

Check out this amazing, custom banner made by Gabby’s awesome Aunt Julia!

Presents before school! Some beautiful rainbow heart hoops. 🥰

Some really cool roller hockey skates. 😎

Which had to be tried out before school!

And after! 🤣

And a B-I-Y (build it yourself) alarm clock.

And the “week of cakes” continues. Mommy and Daddy can’t avoid putting on the pounds on the Gabby/Daddy birthday week.

We are soo happy our friends were brave enough to join Gabby out on the ice for her birthday party!

So many friends! (Not all pictured.)

And of course the little brother was bouncing around. 😂

Pizza, cupcakes, and singing!

Happy Birthday Daddy! (2025)

Daddy’s birthday cake! Gabby picked out the sprinkles 😂. Yes those are unicorns.

Presents!!

Me and the kids had some fun in the snow. Shaun isn’t pictured because he was snow blowing the driveway and helping neighbors too. He always wants to help, even on his birthday. Thanks for being you! Happy birthday Shaun ❤️