Connecticut - Day 4

Our last full day in Connecticut we went to the beach. First we stopped in Mystic to drive around and do a little shopping. First Uncle Linnwood got the kids fried dough. It isn't scones people, it is fried dough! Then of course before we left we had to get some fudge! Oh we do have priorities!

We went to Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island. Now, Misquamicut is known for it's huge waves and undertow. I was a little concerned bringing Ian and Aubrey. When we got to the beach it was the calmest I have ever seen it. Even my Uncle was shocked. We have never seen it so calm. There was enough waves to have fun in. Aubrey and Ian loved it. They swam all day. Who was the first person in the waves? My Uncle. He was a maniac! The kids loved hanging out with him for the day and I am so glad they got to know him. They truly love their Great Uncle.

Yes, Ian dug that hole with Austin and Austin buried him in it!

I love this picture. It is Aubrey, my Uncle, and Don.

Ian makes friends where ever he goes.

Zach got a good burn. This is nothing, you should see his chest. It is striped like a zebra. Maybe next time he will let me help him with the sunscreen!

I was a wonderful vacation. I hated to see it end. I loved being with my family, and visiting everyone. I love Connecticut.

Connecticut - Day 3

On this day we went to Cheshire and showed the kids where I grew up. The kids got a good laugh out of that. They did say that it isn't as bad as where Dad grew up. We got some pizza for lunch and then headed to Sleeping Giant park to hike.

The kids love this hike to the tower. We do it every time we come to Connecticut. It is a great hike.

You can see New Haven from the tower.

Then we went and got ice cream at our favorite ice cream place, Wentworth. It is homemade and just wonderful. We sat outside and just enjoyed our ice cream. It was perfect.

Then we went to Milford to visit my Aunt and Cousin. My cousin Alicia planned a scavenger hunt on the beach. Oh Alicia, does she know how competitive we are???? It was on! Here is all the stuff we collected.

Austin thinks he found a trident. Really? Doesn't a trident only have three prongs? Hmmm. He says that Poseidon gave it to him. Really???? I am sure someone was digging for clams, and left it. The boys thought they should win because of this.

No, Aubrey won!!!!! O.k she had some help from me and my cousin Alicia (behind her). We had a ton of fun doing this activity. Thanks Alicia!

Connecticut - Day 2

On this day we went back to New Haven because Austin wanted to take a tour of the Center Church Crypts. It is spooky, but interesting. My Uncle has never been on that tour, so he decided to spend the day with us. While we were waiting we had our picture taken by some tourist from Korea. Really? Why does this always happen to us? My teenage boys had a ton of tourist (teenage girls) asking for pictures with them. Crazy! We finally went in. This is known as Connecticut's best kept secret. When New Haven was founded the green was a cemetery. When they built this new church, they moved some of the cemetery, but left some of it under the church. It is strange, but it is there. Now before we went down to the Crypt the lady giving us the tour said it was so hot down there. We started to stress. It was horrible outside, so how hot can it be. "Hotter than Hades!" she said. Oh man, this wasn't going to be fun. I kept thinking, "Why is it so hot? Isn't this in the basement?" Well folks, it was nice in cool. I don't know what this lady is thinking. We are from Vegas, we know hot!

Here is the crypt. Strange huh?
Then we went to the New Haven Stake Pioneer Day celebration. This dear sweet lady taught my kids how to eat "steamers". They liked them. They had the best food at this activity. It was awesome!!!!

We also went and saw the track at Johnathan Law High School named for my Uncle. He has been coaching for over 20 years and is still coaching girls track. He inspired me to take up running. My Uncle still runs every day. He is an awesome person, and we just love him. I love how he had to stand on the Schulte side!!!

Running on the track.

Then it was low tide, so we walked out to Charles Island. It was fun to do. I think the kids enjoyed it. It is definitely a Connecticut thing to do.

This is what is all over the beaches in Connecticut. Tons of shells.

Connecticut - Day 1

Our time in Connecticut was spent visiting family and seeing some places. It was so wonderful to see my family and reconnect with them! It was so much fun. I even got to spend time with my Grandmother. She didn't remember me, but it did my heart good to see her. I just love her. One day we spent some time in New Haven. My kids wanted to see a lighthouse. We went to lighthouse point.

We also went to Yale. While we were walking on campus a crazy bus driver kept honking at me. I turned around and realized it was my cousin Woody. We stopped and talked for awhile. It was fun to see him. My kids loved the Yale bookstore and the little shops all over New Haven. It was fun for them.