So after Callum's birthday party on Saturday Jared and I decided that part of our 'gift' to him would be taking a family trip up to Acadia National Park (the quiet side) for a relaxing overnight mini-vacation. Sunday morning we packed up and were out the door by 10 am... Maira was wicked excited~
The forecast was not that great - it called for scattered showers for both Sunday and Monday. But we didn't care. Even a bad weather weekend up there is still a good weekend. Right after we checked into the Seawall Motel we walked across the street to check out the seawall and the ocean. Callum wanted me to carry him... That should have been our first sign that things were not quite right...
After we checked out the seawall we decided to drive into Bar Harbor to do a little shopping at Sherman's Bookstore and get some dinner. On our way there, Callum got sick - literally - all over the car. Poor little guy! We turned right around and headed back to the motel to get cleaned up. Luckily Dave and Vicki, the owners of the Seawall Motel, have become friends of ours as the Seawall Motel is often the place that we stay when we head up to Mt. Desert Island (unless we're camping). They were so kind and generous to let us use their washer and dryer, cleaning supplies, towels, etc... So needless to say we spent the rest of Sunday and Monday morning hanging around the motel and once in a while, walking over to look at the ocean.Look out!
Callum and Daddy checking out the surf out on the big rocks.
Callum brought home about 12 rocks.
There was a HUGE beaver dam. And these beavers used LOTS of different things to make this dam besides sticks and mud. There were bottles, pieces of tarp, rope, etc... You name it, you could probably find it in this dam.
Maira all bundled up. You know, because it's June and all...
As I said, we've become quick friends Dave and Vicki who own the motel. Here is their infamous cat, Speedbump. Callum LOVES this cat.
Callum is feeling much better now, but between him getting sick all night and Maira getting up all night, I think Jared and I averaged about 2 hours of sleep on that Sunday night. Not exactly the relaxing trip we had hoped for, but as we keep saying, there is no such thing as a bad trip up to Mt. Desert Island. Thanks to Dave and Vicki for being so helpful and kind, and Callum - we're glad you're feeling better, buddy!
3 comments:
It was a great trip. A FANTASTIC trip. Even with all the vomit. We still took away a lot of great memories, and that is what it is all about.
AManda, I wish I could command the same 'comment power' from my blogs as you get. Even.
I love the pictures! I wish we could have gone with you - maybe sometime. There is NO place like Acadia and who cares about the weather. We've seen it all and have had wonderful times anyway just because of the magic of the place!
it is almost like the magic I see in Belle's eyes....
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