Summer fun

We have been a busy bunch the last few weeks. And having lots of fun along the way.

First, we visited our good friends Jonathon, Andrea, Andrew, and Olivia in Connecticut. We spent a beautiful Saturday hanging around their pool catching up. Olivia and Andrew we great with the boys (even though the boys are significantly younger and Jack insisted on calling Andrew, "Connor"). Both boys were a bit hesitant with the water. We found Spencer's spot when we put him on a float. He sat there floating around the pool for over an hour as happy as could be. Jack jumped in an innertube and then kicked his way around the pool. We had a great time and were sad to leave.

The next week was the Fourth of July. Justin started the day with a run. Then we all headed out to the playground for some fun in the sprinklers. That evening, we went out to the West Side Highway to watch the fireworks. Jack loved them. Spencer wasn't so sure. He held on tight to me, but also watched every blast. So so happy that the fireworks are still on the west side so that we can enjoy them!

Jack's masterpiece at dinner

Waiting for the fireworks

Lastly, Justin and I headed out of town for a vacation while my Mom came up to stay with the boys. We went to Anguilla and while it was more of a trek than we expected to get there, it was fantastic! For the trek part, we flew from Newark to St. Maarten, then took a cab ride through St. Maarten to a ferry. The ferry took about 30 minutes to reach Anguilla - then finally one last cab ride to the resort. We were so happy to be there!

We spent most of our time by the pools - one of which was amazing. It was an infinity pool built on a cliff. From above, it looks as if the water from the pool blends into the ocean. The views were amazing - especially sunset which fell right across the pool.

We did get away from the resort one day for a "snorkel cruise". There wasn't much snorkeling, but we did have a great time with the other two couples - in fact, we ended up having dinner with them the rest of the trip. During the cruise, we stopped in a cove with a large rock in the water. The guys accepted the challenge of cliff diving. Check the video of Justin's jump below. We ended our "cruise" on a tiny island for lunch. 

The trip was fantastic - so relaxing and in such an amazing setting. Definitely recommend Anguilla and the Viceroy - we may even make it back there one day!

Finally relaxing in the pool

Little cove beach by one of the pools

Looking back up toward the resort

An abandoned boat damaged from a hurricane

Justin takes the plunge!

Sandy Island - where we stopped for lunch

Last afternoon in the pool

Our boat back to St. Maarten