Ft. Knox

On our way up to National Park in Maine we made a pit stop at Ft. Knox. It is amazing something built so long ago is still in such good condition. We were able to walk around all over the Fort and see how they used to live so long ago.

Up close next to the canon!

Looking out over the water with the cannons pointed out at the water.

The amazing bridge!

Mt. Battie

We drove to the the top of Mt. Battie in the morning. It had great views of Camden and the bay. Mt. Battie is the second location the sun hit the USA on the east cost.

Kevin and I looking out at the city on top of Mt. Battie

All of us on top of Mt. Batty

Bed and Breakfast

We stayed at our first bed and breakfast this past week. It was in Camden. The house was great and almost everything they served us for breakfast came out of their garden and that they picked that morning fresh. I will say it was an experience and we will more than likely stick with our Hilton property but we still had a great time staying there.

View of the house!

This is the room Kevin and I stayed in!

If you are heading out to Maine and would like to view their web page you can find more information HERE!

Whale Watching

We were able to head out to sea and watch whales in the ocean. It was a hour plus boat ride out and back so you can imagine how far out we were off the coast of Maine. We were able to see about six wales, it was amazing! Really something you can only imagine you would be able to see. We were very lucky to have great weather so they were very active and wanted to come up and play!

All of us on the boat!

Daddy and I after coming in from from the front of the boat!

Lobster Cruise

What is Maine without seeing some Lobster's being caught in the traps because they are the state known for their Lobsters?! We got to go on cruise and we were able to hold one and see how they were caught. We also just swung by Former President Bush's home.

LOBSTER!

Me holding the girl lobster!

Kevin "holding" the girl lobster!

Kevin holding the boy lobster!

All of us on the boat!

Kevin and me!

LL Bean

Vacation is the best place to try new things that you would never think you would do. I did just that. At LL Bean we went kayaking. They take you out to a working farm, get you fitted in a life vest and use their equipment and off you go. Kevin and I went in a tandem (one built for two people) the instructors call it a divorce boat when a couple gets in however Kevin and I did a great job. We did have our moments, not going to kid you, however for it being our first time, we were able to keep up with the group and did not go in circles and kind of make it look like we knew what we were doing. We are even thinking about getting one to have so when we are back home we can take it out to Grays Lake and use it. Here is to many more hopeful adventures on the kayak.

In front of the LL Bean Boot!

Getting Ready to head out!

In the water - not so sure at this point.

Getting it down and looking good!

All done and we did good!!!

Lighthouse Tour

To start our adventures around Maine we went on a Lighthouse Tour. We got to see 5 lighthouses and we also got to get a cookie from the SCRATCH Baking Co.  

Most amazing lighthouse I have ever seen!

All four of us in the water (cold water)

Cookie from the bakery.

Balloon Races.

Every year down in Indianola they get about 50 hot air balloons to race on many different night and many people come out to watch. We went out last year to the Night Glow night and wanted to go again this year just to watch. It is always so much fun! You get to have great food, they usually have a live band, sit out side and just enjoy the Iowa weather and the people you go with.

Iowa State Fair.

We went to the fair the is past weekend with Addi and Canon. We got to feed little animals, see the butter cow, see day old pigs, cows, snakes alive, and lots of fun other things. It was fun for Kevin and I to see their little face light up when they get to experience new things.

Birthday.

A few weeks ago I had my 27th Birthday. It was more a birthday week. I got to have dinner with some of the most important people to me. It was the best. Kevin and I love having so many special people in our lives to share such special events with. I am also thankful for the people I work with they made my desk at work look amazing. 

My Birthday Desk

My Cake I brought to my Co-Workers

Kevin and I on my Birthday!

Cake I had with Mom and Grandma

Josiah Stanton

On July 9, at 1:08 in the morning Kevin became an uncle! His older sister had their first child. Josiah Joshua Stanton. We have been able to see him often because we have brought over dinner to Tiffany and Josh quite a few times since he has come. This past weekend Todd, Kevin's older brother and his Emily came down to meet the new bundle and we went over and were able all to hang out so that was a nice surprise to find out they were coming! Can't wait to see what the little man has in store for all of us in the years to come!!!

Kevin meeting Josiah for the first time.

Getting to hold him for the first time.

After he came home Uncle Kevin on baby duty and he is loving it! 

So in love!