Where in the States are the Amors? Cape Cod: Sunset on the Beach

One evening we went out to the beach to roast hot dogs and watch the sunset. The bonus was that while we got to see the sun set beautifully on one horizon, the moon rose brilliantly on the other horizon. God’s artistic work in the sky!

Of course, we also roasted marshmallows for s’mores.  The kids were great so that we could hang-out until late into the evening.

Anthony holding the moon

Me and my amazing man!

Sisters: Sara, Alexis, Me, Christi

Watching the moon rise with Masami

Where in the States are the Amors? Cape Cod: Whale Watching

One morning in the middle of the week, Granny and Mor Mor offered to watch the kids so that the adults could go whale watching.  We really got an amazing show!  We came across a whale that was active right on the surface of the water.  We got to watch as it rolled around smacking its fins on the water.  We got to see its nose and tail and much in between.  The pictures kind of speak for themselves:

Me, Christi, & Bruce

After whale watching, we had a nice lunch together at the Lobster Pot.  Then, we walked around and perused the shops for a bit.  It was a fabulous adult day out without the kids.

Where in the States are the Amors? On Vacation in Cape Cod

My mom bought a house in Cape Cod about two years ago and this was our first chance to get to see it. This week was one of the first things on the calendar when we began to think about our trip this summer. It was really important to my mom that we come experience the Cape and have a family reunion. So, three of my sisters came too with their partners and my niece and nephew for a full week of fun in the sun.

Most days were spent at the beach.  We explored a few different beaches: ocean side and bay side.  None of these kids live near the ocean, and therefore don’t get much time at the beach.  It took all 4 of them some time to get comfortable in the sand and waves.  However, by the end of the week they were all having a blast braving the beach.  

 Alethia especially loved playing in the sand, collecting rocks and shells, and finding other kids to play with.

Masami found happiness in rolling around in the surf.

We all enjoyed soaking-up some vitamin D and getting refreshed in the cool of the water.  It was wonderful to see the kids having such a great time.

 Nap time was always nice and long after a full morning at the beach.