End of Summer Fun and Sticking Out My Tongue

The final stretch of summer vacation has been packed with activity and lots of time with family and friends. As the title of the post warns, Leah is often caught on camera with her tongue out - it seems to happen when she's deep in thought, hard at work, having fun, and just goofing around... pretty much more often than not, as you'll see below!

Leah and Payson had a ball riding trikes on a cool, overcast morning.

It's hard to believe, but winter is just around the corner... sort of. You've got to shop the consignment stores in August to find the best winter gear. Here are some pics of Leah modeling her "new" snowsuit and boots!

Here we are squeezing in more time up at the beach...

Waving from the hammock

Playing some tunes with dad

The first of many golf lessons from Birdie!

Erik caught cleaning up the blueberry pie plate

Goofing around with Uncle Scott

Playing with Grumps

A rainy walk on the beach (or what's left of it with all the rain) with Mom

A photo with Slugger at our first Sea Dogs game

Playing peek-a-boo with the L.L. Bean bear at the game

On our last official vacation weekday, Leah and I visited Smiling Hill Farm. We hurried there once Leah woke up from her nap so we could have plenty of time to play, eat a picnic dinner, and enjoy an ice cream cone before heading home for the bedtime routine. We had a blast and can't wait to go again with Daddy!

Leah LOVED the monster truck!

I hope you are still keeping track of the tongue!

Moooooing for the cows - they are much less intimidating from afar.

Leah had to indulge in Ladybug ice cream (strawberry with chocolate chips) since her ladybug hat has been a permanent fixture this summer. The ladies at the ice cream shop were quite enamored by Leah - you can see one peeking over the counter to watch her eat her cone!

A perfect treat to wrap up our summer vacation together!