Postcards from Cape Cod

We spent a long weekend in Yarmouth Massachusetts with Joe, Kath, and "B" a few weekends ago.  We had such a great time! Trying to fit everything in, in such a short period of time, was quite the challenge.  We were up for it though no matter how tired we got.

Here are a few snapshots from our fantastic vacation.

"B" starting us off with an evening of fun at miniature golf

Uncle Joey with Aaron and Chloe in the background

Chloe contemplating her shot

Joe and Kath

Chloe and Aaron

Josh and Mark

Couldn't resist a shot of Josh next to some of his favorite characters from Pirates of the Caribbean

"B" and Josh

On Sunday Mark and I ran in the Falmouth Road Race.  It was the 40th running.  Here's the story:  Joe, Kath, Mark and I were suppose to run together.  When you registered back in May it was a lottery.  Mark and I didn't get in but Joe and Kath did.  So you're wondering why you see pictures of Mark and I running?  If you look close, our bibs say Joseph and Kathryn.  Unfortunately for them (and fortunately for us) they had some injuries that stopped them from running.

We are so thankful that they let us run in their place.  Mark and I had so much fun.  It was a 7 mile race that hugged the coast and ran through the quaint town of Falmouth.

This was the route

We received these medals when we finished

The very next day we spent on Martha's Vineyard.  It was our first time on "The Vineyard".  I absolutely loved it.  I definitely want to make plans to go back.  There are many ways to get around and we chose bike rentals.  Needless to say, one day is not long enough to see everything.  What we did see was just beautiful.  See for yourself.

First we started out in Oak Bluffs.  It is where the ferry drops you off.

This is the ferry we used to get over to The Vineyard

East Chop Lighthouse

Then we rode our bikes from the lighthouse in Oak Bluffs to Edgartown.

When we returned to Oak Bluffs, we had some time to kill before we caught the 6:15 ferry back to The Cape so Chloe, Aaron and "B" rode the oldest merry-go-round in the country.

The town we stayed in for the whole weekend was in Yarmouth.  Incase you're not sure where that is on The Cape.....

Our hotel was right on the beach so it made for some great walks and incredible pictures.

Just missed the sunrise....it would have been spectacular.  Oh, well....after running 7 miles and then biking 20 miles the next day, my body just couldn't get up early enough....sigh!

Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard are places that we will visit again.  Even though the kids are getting older, it's never too late to make memories.  My hope is that they loved it enough to maybe start their own memories as they make their way into new chapters in their lives.

Goodbye and we will be back soon!

Holly

His specialty.........Salad

He would be the first to say it.....I don't cook.  That's true he doesn't, but he sure makes a mean salad.  That Woodworker man of mine will stand in the kitchen for over an hour and cut up veggies, lettuce, onions, etc. in fine pieces and makes this fabulous one of a kind salad.

CARROTS

When I ask him if he could make salad for dinner, he will ask, "do we have everything"?  Now he will not make HIS salad unless he has all the ingredients that he deems necessary.  In other words there are no substitutions or new ingredients that are not approved by him.  He will say..."it has to have the right balance and flavor".  Far be it for me to complain or argue with him.  This is one delicious salad and I won't be the one to mess him up.  

Ok, let's start,  how about a few onions....

Now for some peppers... red and green of course.

Radishes

Tomatoes

Don't forget the cauliflower and broccoli

Cheese....Sharp Cheddar please

Chopped lettuce.....bite size

(notice the glass of wine in the background...another mandatory ingredient, not for the salad but for him to drink.)

Green olives and bite size pepperoni

add all ingredients and toss....

Now that's all there is to it...add dressing of our choice, and enjoy, enjoy enjoy.

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Thanks for viewing,
Chrissy

The Bloggers Unite

Surprise, surprise!!!!! We are together again (well, at least for  one week).  It was been about three months since we last saw each other.  Chloe and I made the "extremely far" trip down to Hilton Head to visit with Mom and Dad.  

Although vacations are suppose to be relaxing, we have a very full itinerary.  Mentally, we'll say, we are on relaxation mode, but physically we are constantly on the go.

So, for this post, it will be a combined effort on both our parts.

Our first outing the very next morning after our 15.5 hour drive in was to visit the local farmer's market.  We saw great food, crafts and friends.

The next big thing that Chloe and I did was at Zip Line Hilton Head.  How courageous am I?  It really wasn't that scary so don't feel too bad for me.  I actually had a blast!  The best part was spending quality time with Chloe.

Moving through our week there is one stop that is always on our list.  The little town of Beaufort, S.C.  The quaintness, history and the fact it is right on the water is a must see for everyone.  We started off with visits to some of our favorite shops and then on to lunch at Barbara Jeans for their famous crab cakes.  We then knew we had to bring home some fresh shrimp for our dinner that night.

You cannot go to Hilton Head and not plan a day in Savannah Ga., or Charleston, S.C.  This trip, we Choose Savannah.  If time were not a factor we certainly would of choose both.  Of course like the rest of the country we are definitely in a heat wave, so traveling the streets of Savannah was a bit steamy (blistering HOT!!!!!)

FIRST WE FIND THE RIGHT SHADES.....

Then you HAVE TO visit the candy shops, especially the homemade Pralines.....Yummo.

River Street in Savannah is a must.  Filled with cute shops, restaurants and Cobblestone Streets.

You can sometimes see a container ship pulling into one of the largest seaports on the east coast.  This one was from Hong Kong.

We then took a small drive (30min) to Tybee Island.  Cute coastal town on the ocean with famous homes, lighthouses, delicious restaurants all with an eclectic flair.

Chloe and Holly enjoying the ocean breezes on Tybee.

No visit to Tybee would be complete without dinner at the Crab Shack.  Bring your appetite!  "Go big or go home."

Last, but certainly not least, we ended our vacation with dinner out with some really great friends, The Greenwells.

When Mom and Dad first moved down to Hilton Head from Buffalo, one of the first jobs Mom got was working for the Greenwells.  Over the years and many visits later, we have all  become such good friends.  I couldn't imagine a visit without seeing them.

Chloe and Katie

John and Chrissy

Hunter and Mary

Tom and Granny Claire

John, Holly and Chrissy

Chloe and my visit down to Hilton Head this summer was amazing.  We did so many things, made so many memories and had the best time.  We have been visiting Mom and Dad there for at least the past 10 years (if not more, I think I've lost count).  This is the first time that just Chloe and I went together and it was the first time that we drove down in just one day.  Coming home was a nightmare - 18 HOURS!  But that couldn't even dampen the incredible time we had.

Not sure when we will see each other again;  possibly at Christmas time.  You'll just have to keep visiting us here and wait for the updates.

Chrissy & Holly