Head of the Charles

It was a beautiful crisp sunny day for the '08 Head of the Charles, with a stiff breeze that I am sure the rowers could have done with out.. as well as us spectators. It's been 8 years since Rob and I have rowed in the Head of the Charles, but we haven't missed going to one yet! And I even raced in one in an alumni boat.. hopefully someday I'll be able to do that again. For the past 4 years I've either been pregnant or had a baby to feed (a.k.a too out of shape!)

Caden and Cole had a great time running around on the dock. I am also coming to the realization that getting great shots of the two of them together is becoming harder and harder. 4 eyes, 2 smiles and 2 kids is nearly impossible! Cole is running away or looking away. Caden will smile, but is often looking elsewhere at something apparently more important than his Mom with the camera.. as if!

After watching some races on the docks.. more like watching the kids to make sure they didn't fall off the dock! and catching up with old rowing-mates we brought the kids to Babci's where Grammy and Grampy took them to their house for an overnight.. Cole's 1st night without us, and only Caden's 2nd... are we possessive enough?! Our first night without kids in the house EVER! Caden's 1st overnight we were in Syracuse for a wedding. It was very strange being able to sleep until 9 AM!


After the kids were settled, Rob and I headed back to Boston for dinner, then to Crossroads, our annual HOC hangout where lots of old friends show up every year to drink beer together like old times... lots of beer! I being the dutiful pregnant wife was an excellent designated driver.

Boats!

Mr. Cool!
Family picture.. at least 2 of us are looking!

Any question who Cole's Dad is?!

Caden had Julie running around the dock with him. Rob and I are lucky to have such great friends who love to play with our kids!

Caden watches some boats