Sweet Nothings

Joss and I have had a good time settling back home in fl.  She spent time with Corey...

Had a play date with Arianna and met a new friend...

Went to the beach to see the Langley family...

We've also been to the pool with the Barrett's and Cole and Aunt Michelle, visited Amaya Papaya, and had breakfast with Sara!

Life is sweet!

Ice scream

Today is the last day in Maine.  What an incredible gift it is to spend the summer with my daughter.  It has been memorable month.  From reconnecting with our Auntie, to laying our aunt Salley to rest, we have managed to stay very connected to our roots.  I only wish dad was alive to experience the joy of Josslyn.  But being home, I feel closer to him and know that one day Joss will know that connection, too.

Joss discovered the wonder of ice cream yesterday.  We gave her a cone of soft serve and she squealed with delight!  She also cried with hysteria when she finished the cone.  She is my child.  Though her disdain for French fries does lend suspicion!

Even though we head back to Florida tomorrow we still have 3 weeks of summer vacation left.  Plenty of time for watermelon, Popsicles, ice cream, lazy naps, and frolicking at the pool.  When it comes to summer vacation, teaching is the greatest profession in the world.  Being a mom is the greatest job!

Feeling grateful and showered with blessing.

Tides and Ties

We laid my Aunt Salley to rest yesterday. It was a bitter-sweet day seeing family members and saying good-bye to my father's oldest sister.  I am so happy that my Aunt was able to meet Josslyn.  She showed my baby girl so much love and for that I will always feel connected to her.

After the burial, we headed down the coast of Maine so Josslyn could experience the frigid coastal waters!  It was her first time at the ocean and she loved it!  We had a fish fry on the water and enjoyed a gorgeous day.  I am comforted that as I say good bye to a huge part of my Maine ties, I am building new connections to this beautiful state with my daughter.  She will know and feel that Maine runs through her blood, as does my father, my aunt, and all our other Elliott and Salley ancestors.  

My Yankee Doodle

The 4th of July was filled with family, sun, swimming, and lots of hamming it up!  Josslyn loved being with her great aunts, uncles and cousins!

Summers in Maine will definitely become a yearly thing!

Lazy summer

I'm not used to not having to work in the summer.  This is my first real summer off in a very long time.  Two summers ago I was doing an education study in Africa (not exactly relaxing) and last summer I had a baby.  

Joss and I are soaking up the Maine sun at her kiddy pool, napping under a fan, and sharing Popsicles.  We go for little walks and stay in our pjs til way past noon.  Life is so good!