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So many of you know that Newport is home to sailing - in fact the America's Cup is raced here every couple of years.. Now we know why- the WIND,  Geesh it can blow.  This weekend we had a lot of sunshine and plenty of wind. No new pics to post, sorry.

After 45 degree days - and some ripping winds on Friday-Saturday- and Sunday, today we finally had mid-high 70's.  We took advantage by going for a walk at the beach/trail/rocks.  This trail is wide and the ticks can't jump on us.  Our other favorite walks have heavy ticks right now. Anyway, the girls really enjoyed themselves and we had fun rock climbing.

It appears I haven't updated since March... my apologies.  So this post is random stuff from that month. The girls had much longer hair... and Kestrel received a terrific kid award from school.   Snack time with Addie Terrific Kid Sister love...for a quick second.

We sponsored Sean while he was here at the Naval Academy Prep School.  We had fun having him to the house for lunch and the girls found lots of ways to keep him busy...jumping on the trampoline, building tents, and playing frisbee.  Mark equally had fun taking him to the goat farm and the duck pond.  We all had exciting times when we went for nature walks and trips to the beach.  He's from Iowa so lots of ocean related activities were brand new for him. He's off the Naval Academy next year! Being useful doing "tall chores" Hanging out in Kestrel's new tent Add caption Hey, don't blink!

I was looking at the girls' eyes the other day and it seemed to me they were practically the same color...what do you think??

LOVE THIS QUILT!!! Pattern is Swoon by Camille Roskelley Fabrics are some batiks I've found.  Hope you all love it too!

A major wobbler showed up during our snow vacation.  Laurel was having a fun time showing everyone the evidence.