Mid August Shannon and Jacob were able to bounce up to Maine from Elkton, VA for a visit. Jacob has grown so much since we last saw him. He can get up but not quite walk yet but crawls like a fiend. His 9 month old birthday came while he was here and he also got his first tooth. Incredible how fast all those things happen.

Shannon and Jacob (9mo) - On Cog Railway

We had such a great visit and squeezed in some activities during her stay. We went to the beaches on a couple different days, visited LL Bean’s and Cabella’s, Spent a day up in the White Mountains and rode the Cog Railway to the summit of Mt Washington.

Rosie and Jacob at Chocorua Lake

Like all visits the time just seems to fly by and before you know it they had to leave. However, mother nature had something to say about that. Hurricane Irene was preparing to bear down on New England and Virginia so we postponed the flight for a couple days, as it turned out all the airports were closed so it was the right choice.

Shannon, Jacon and I at Ogunquit Beach

We lost power for several days but had no damage in our area. It had been a while since Shannon had indoor camped anyway. She made it home safe and sound and she said Jacob was so good on the flights both up and back.

Shannon and Jacob - Ogunquit Beach

You can see more pics of out Cog Railway Ride Here
You can see pictures of Short Sands Here
You can see Pictures from Ogunquit Beach