Trip to Visit Grammy & Grampy & DC Part 1

We were able to go visit Margee's parents this summer in Annapolis, then the Shanendoah National Park, Virginia Beach and DC. We had a blast.

Matt crabbing off of the dock at grammy and grampy's house.

Kyra doing the same. They ended up catching a snapping turtle instead of blue crabs.

Their house on Back Creek.

Barbara and Kyra paddle boarding.

Matt paddle boarding.

A group of kids taking sailing lessons in Annapolis.

We went to Fort Stevens to see a revolutionary war battle. But guess what,! The south didn't show up - it was a rainy day!

This is where Lincoln stood during a battle at Fort Stevens.

Northern soldiers.

We went to a festival at a national park that had acres of lotus and lily pad gardens.

Went out on the boat. Here are some kestrels.

Matt and Kyra standing on boogy boards in Millers Creek.

Look mom, no hands!

Grampy and Curt hanging out.

Kids sacked out in the boat after a busy day of surfing and swimming.

Da Boat

We were able to spend a lot of time on the boat this summer, but we didn't get many pictures.

On our way to Maiden Rock, there was an evening sailboat race.

Moon rise over the mountains.

Matt and a friend in the sailing dingy.

CDA Ironman Run

Kids started summer off with a one mile race. It was super hot.

The get a gold medal!

Butterfly

We had a visitor in our lavender garden the other day.

Kyra graduated

Kyra graduated from Kindergarten!

Kyras is Golden Hero

Kyra was awarded the Golden Hero awards for the third trimester! She was very proud!

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Matt and Kyra both received perfect attendance awards.

Matt participated on the Holmes 5th grade Math is Cool competition team. They did a great job.

Cello

Matt is becoming a lovely cello player. For his school talent show, they had to try out - he made it. I have a recording and need to figure out how to post it here.