As August Progressed..

Rachel, David, Gwen and Simon

 tested out their tents in the backyard for a family camping weekend

and explored possible campsites.

 

A week later, the real camp-out began.

Theo stayed home and found these tracks on the beach.

Seems like a heron stepped over the dock and plodded up the shoreline in the early morning hours. 

 

A trip into North Conway netted Gwen a green smoothie from Starbucks

 

and Rachel new red shoes.

Theo went through crates and crates of old papers

which Simon enthusiastically shredded,

 

making a beanbag seat out of them.

 

The dog hunt continued

 

and heart-shaped pizza was grilled.

On the 28th we hiked up Foss Mountain for an evening picnic

and a celebration of Theo's 79th!

 

Gwen's amazing vegan birthday cake.

August is a fine month to have a birthday--great birthdays with great views!