Even Boys can go to the SPA!!!

This was too cool, that I had to post the pics! I desperately needed a pedicure and manicure before Kevin's big Chief Pinning Ceremony. It was 7:30 pm the night before and I had not gone because I was busy running around getting details finalized for the afterparty. I knew Riley would go in a heart beat, but Camden would be bored and restless for an hour or more sitting and watching the girls get their nails done...sooooooo, I convinced him that boys can have their nails taken care of too! The big selling point was that he did not get polish put on his nails, and he would get to sit in a massage chair! After about 15 minutes of persuasion, he was in. Here are the photos to prove it! OH! As soon as Camden got his socks and shoes off and sat down, he had to use the bathroom...so the man doing Camden's nails convinced him to wear Riley's rainbow flip flops to walk to the restroom...Man the poor kid (Riley's flip flops are as girly as they come with fancy sparkles and jewels)!

Our visit with Gen and James

While I was in Maine I got to see some old friends. I have known Gen since 9th grade...and we have truely been through A LOT together. We are connected somehow, and when we get together, there is truely a strong kinship. We went to the Great Impasta for dinner and her son James wanted an apple for dessert...since the kids and I went apple picking earlier that day we had one we could spare!

We are back!

My intentions in Maine were to blog once each week, however I did not have internet access where we were staying. Here is the recap: Our visit to Maine was nice, however it was very hectic! Kevin was busy working for the Navy and preparing for the Chief pinning ceremony. The kids and I went up to Greenville, Maine for a couple of nights and stayed in our cabin at Moosehead Lake. While we were there we went hiking on the Adirondak trail, about 1.5 miles, went shopping, and swam in the clubhouse pool. Before we left, I snapped a few photos of the kids in and out of the cabin. Next we went back to Brunswick, and went fishing, apple picking, we flew our kites, and visited family and friends. Wednesday, September 16th, was the Chief pinning ceremony in which Kevin asked me to pin on his anchors. That was a great honor, and I am very proud of him! On Friday, Kevin took me to the Khaki Ball, a dinner to welcome all new Chiefs. It was very elegant and fun! I loved being in a room full of adults! We are now back home in NY, and I am desperately trying to get back into our daily routine. It is quite hard when you have company!

Back to Maine

The family is going to Maine for the next couple of weeks to celebrate and support Kevin making Chief in the US Navy. The kids and I are going to Moosehead Lake for a couple of nights this comming week, then back to Brunswick for the following week. Some things I hope to do while we are there: Fishing, apple picking, hiking, shopping, resting, reading, museuming (hows that one sound?!) and of course visiting.

Thomas Jefferson Education

I went to a seminar last week discussing the Thomas Jefferson Education. I am very interested in this form of education for my children. As a mentor, teaching my children revolves around their interests and passions; it is with this that I hope to raise great leaders. I have posted a few links regarding this method on my homeschool link, and I highly recommend the book to get a better understanding.