A Bit of Much Needed Rest and Relaxation

If you've noticed that the blog has been silent, that's because we weren't around to update it. We got back yesterday from a bit of rest and relaxation up north. Way up north. As in, one hour from the Canadian border, north. Friends of ours graciously let us stay in a cottage right on the coast for a few days. I must say that it was just what we needed as a family. We were able to kick back and relax and enjoy spending time with each other without cell phone service or internet. We had no agenda for each day, no schedule to keep, and no curfew. We were so thankful for this wonderful and relaxing getaway. Here's a small peek at what we did and where we stayed.

This was how close we were to the ocean at high tide. Just a hop, skip and a jump away from the cottage. The sound of the waves was enough to relax anyone, not to mention the view! This was one of the views from the deck. I loved the cottage's back porch. There was a long row of rocking chairs and a railing that was perfect for putting your feet up and staring at the ocean view. We enjoyed the many opportunities to go down and walk the coast at low tide. The deck had a wonderful seating area and a fire pit. What's a fire pit without roasting marshmallows and making s'mores? Our friend, Bill, offered to take the kids on a boat ride. They jumped at the opportunity! Of course I had to snap up a few shots of the cutest kids on earth.