Mystic Aquarium and Molly

Today we took aunt molly to the Mystic Aquarium. I am so glad we got a membership because it is so close and so much fun! The boys had a great time exploring, and it was not that busy today {luckily} so we could let Charlie roam a bit. Charlie likes to walk around and point at everything saying his signature phrase... "ooooohhhh what dis!? what dis?" Fun times had by all!

Hello!

Frank showing Molly the jellyfish

Charlie loves them too

"Aunt Molly... they are so Beautiful!"

Frank and Charlie checking out the aquarium from below

Charlie likes the big fish!

"Ohhh...What's dis?"

Getting a closer look

Skippers Dock

Dinner at Skipper's Dock again... time for a photo-op!

Wiggly Babies with Mommy and Molly

Checking out the cannon in Stonnington

Misquamicut, RI

It looked like it would be a nice day, so Molly and I took the twenty minute drive to Westerly, RI for what we were told was a beautiful local beach... and it was! We had so much fun with all three boys and had such a successful trip with three babies... we were so proud of ourselves! Molly even got frank to finally go into the ocean! and now he is a beach bum for sure! Charlie is a work in progress....

Beach fun with Molly

Ben napping in the shade

Charlie preferred snacks... shade and people watching

Molly convincing Frank the ocean was fun... 

Charlie playing in the sand

making castles

Charlie still unsure of the water

Frank loves the ocean

Beach Bum!

Charlie and Molly

Little Man

Sand Castles

Charlie thinks the beach isn't so bad with Aunt Molly

Newport, Rhode Island

With aunt Molly visiting from Ohio, we decided to meet up with cousin Melissa {who lives in Boston} in Newport, Rhode Island for the day. It was nice to catch up and walk around a bit... check out the ocean and get daddy out of the house! Even if the weather was a bit chilly we all had a great time.

Charlie, the Franks, Molly and Melissa at the Warf

Fun day in Newport!

Cousin Melissa and Molly

Cool Dude Charlie loves his Hat

The boys at lunch

Sailing and New england

 Then we decided to check out a local beach... even though it was a bit chilly and overcast outside... the boys had a good time playing in the sand... Newport is quite beautiful!

Pirate Frank checking out the ocean!

Melissa and Charlie

Couldn't resist putting my feet in the ocean

Frank and Molly racing on the beach

Hartge's in Newport

Charlie was not a fan of the water on his feet

he would rather some ice cream in the Ergo

Ben was happy to be home!

Aunt Molly is Here!

Aunt Molly is here to visit us for a whole week!!! Time to have some fun :)

Birthday Cake to celebrate Aunt Molly's Birthday on 7/24

Frank5 Check-Up

Frank5 had a school check-up... normally these things do not go so well {frank is always concerned about shots}... but this time was a success! He weighs 39.5 pounds and is 41.6 inches tall. He was so good... even let them check his blood pressure! Can't believe he is 4 and a half!

four and a half years old

Frank Pepe

With the weather being rainy we decided to check out the local pizza place everyone raves about. Daddy was able to join us... but not really eat anything yet... however I can tell you it was really good... if only they delivered! We had a wonderful time, but we are sad to see grandma and grandpa leave tomorrow!

Famous Frank Pepe Pizza

Charlie agreed... it was delicious!

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock

We decided to give daddy Frank some peace and quite in the house and check out another local lobster joint in New London. Cannot complain about the local fare... 

posing after dinner

Frank playing at dinner

I could get used to these views

Big Brother Charlie

Charlie takes his role as big brother very seriously

Love these little guys

Happy Faces

Daddy was released from the hospital after eleven days! He is still really sick... and has a lot of improving to do... but he is home and for that we are so very thankful! We are also very thankful for Grandma and Grandpa for helping us these past 11 days!

SMILES!