Getting to Miller Place, two different ways

This past Sunday we had a great time at a barbecue/pool party out in Long Island!  While Jen and the boys drove out in the early afternoon, I was lucky enough to join a small group that was biking the 65 miles to Miller Place, NY.  Not gonna lie, after about 50 miles things got physically challenging; my thanks to those who came back to check on, or waited for me to catch up :) .  See route below

Route map we took to bike to Millers Place, NY. A beautiful ride.  Right about where that dot was where I was really starting to feel it.

Mile 20, with bike.

Mile 45, with Colin telling I can make it :). Thanks Colin!

Hugo loving the pool.

Our other little fish, Dashiel. Both boys spent almost the entire afternoon in the pool.

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Boyhood kicking into high gear!
All of a sudden our "babies" are boys!  The picture of Dash and Hugo sitting on the park bench below really accentuates this fact for me.

A day of milestones

Today, is Hugo's first day of kindergarten, his first day at his new school with new friends and teachers.  Meanwhile at another school, there's going to be a party at Miss Michele's.  Dash turns 4 today!  Happy Birthday, Dash.

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The last of our photos from our trip to Northeastern Illinois. Thanks to the folks who took these photos and sent them along.

Dash's awesome Ninja Turtle cake.

Had a ball at his birthday party

Samariah, Carmen, and her two boys.

Marla, Burt, and one of their sons.

Hanging with Uncle Mike...

And LoLo!  (Lauren, Uncle Mike's girlfriend)

 

While in traffic trying to get back into the city...I was trying to photograph lightning. So many storms coming and going.

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More photos from a fun trip.

Dash with "C Jr." - in Naperville, Centennial Beach

Baby "Z" :)

An emergency morning run to Target to pick up an extra Leonardo stuffed toy.  Here, we are waiting for the store to open.

After the party!

Every morning the boys' room was a clothing disaster.

A great visit with Cousin Matthew

Dark and Stormy?  Bring out the glow sticks.

The abode.

The "Tetris" packed car for the ride home.

Drove through MANY thunderstorms heading there and coming home. 

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The Cake Approaches