Twin Tuesdays: Our 4th of July

About ten years ago, my parents bought a tiny, lovely beach house on Drakes Island, a tidal island near Wells, Maine. We'd been going to the area since we were kids, and it was so exciting to finally have a place of "our own." It's really the perfect little house to kick back and relax - and it's a seven minute walk to the beach!

Evan, the twins, and I hung out there all last week with my brother and his family, my sister, and my mom and dad. It's about a six hour drive from NYC, so we followed our first rule of toddler travel and left at night. When we woke up the next day, it was too hot to do anything other than lounge around, and that we did...along with plenty of laughing, drinking, and lobster eating.

The Island held a casual 4th of July parade, and my parents decorated the wagon for J and N. It was adorable!

They had a little bit of competition, but I think they held their own.

Jack's current list of things that "wow" him includes balls, dogs, and balloons. His mind was blown several times last week.

We gave our stroller a break, and the wagon became the twins' primary mode of transportation. (Also, how cute is Nellie's lobster dress??)

We had so much fun hanging around the house and catching up with everyone.

And then, of course, the beach.

We also spent last July 4th at the Maine house...look how much these kids have grown (though Nellie is still not amused)!

We miss everyone already and we're hoping to get back up to the house at least one more time this summer. It's no wonder Maine's slogan is "the way life should be." What a wonderful week!