FINALLY INTERNET!

Today is Friday, June 27th.  We left Spring Hill, TN on Monday, June 16th.  So on this post I will try to play catch up!

Can't remember where we stayed but we had fun travelling back roads.

Day 5 - Friday.  Went to Hanover, New Hampshire to see Jack's "sand box friends" that he grew up with.  We had a great time visiting at lunch.  Then we headed to Kirby, NH for a "Celebration of 150 birthdays" with his brother and sister in law.  Had a great dinner with the gang.

Day 6 - Saturday. Relatives galore and some I haven't met before.  Some came from Holland.  When I met this couple I said "you speak English really well" to which they replied, "we should, we live in Boston."

Day 7 - Sunday.  Had brunch and wore out our welcome, everyone was so tired!

Day 8 - Monday.  Headed over the hill to visit Jack's teacher, Nat Smith. What a great time we had.  His dog, Charlie and Shadow got along famously.  They played all over the fields and yards.  Jack and Nat reminisced.  Nat fixed us a great lunch and then we headed over to see his family home on the lake.  The dogs loved the water and the view was awesome.

Then we went to see our friends in Manchester, NH, Kristin and David Barrigan.  Had a wonderful dinner and great conversation, but NO pictures!!!  :(

Day 9 - Tuesday.  Went to Ogonquit, MA and Jack took the dog for her first romp in the ocean. She DID NOT like the salt water!

 Went to dinner with Suzanne at Billy's Chowder in Wells, Ma.

Billy's CHOW-DAHHH HOUSE

Jack, Suzanne and me!

Lobster Mac & Cheese! 

Decisions, Decisions!!

Yes please!!

Day 10 - Wednesday.  Went to visit Jack's brother and sister in law at their home in Woburn, MA.  It was a hot and humid day and they were having A/C installed!  Drained us all, but we enjoyed our time together!

Day 11 - Thursday.  Had breakfast with friend and Taft alumn, Jerry & Margaret Mitchell at Maugus Restaurant in Wellesley, MA. What a piece of work those two are!  Had so much fun.  It was too short of a time.  Headed to Taft and arrived about 3:30.

2014 Summer at Taft begins

Well, we are planning on leaving this Monday, June 16th.  We have lots of places to go and people to see on our way to Taft.  We will be posting pictures about our adventures!  So stay tuned!

HUMBLING VISIT TO NEWTOWN-SANDY HOOK, CT

Sunday, July 7th

I had it in my heart that I wanted to visit Newtown-Sandy Hook, CT.  My friend, Sue Keown Peck knows the town and went with me.

As we traveled through I couldn't help but say prayers for everyone.  The town was pretty quite on this beautiful Sunday....come to find out that most of the people were at a Yankee's game.

Please visit and "like" facebook's We Are Newtown page.

Here is what they said about the game:

Today 4,000 people from Newtown will attend the New York Yankees game in the Bronx as invitees from the Yankee Organization for "Newtown Day". Tickets also include one hot dog, chips and soda courtesy of Nathan's.

Metro North Railroad has also discounted tickets and made special trains available directly to the stadium.

Going to the game? Don't forget to wear your We Are Newtown shirt!!

Thanks to all who continue to come together to support our community.

We Are Newtown.

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Pictures I took:

Dowtown circle in Newtown.

Church downtown in the circle.

General Store

Historic Ram Pasture

And of course, the "Holy Cow" Ice Cream Shop.

God Bless you Newtown-Sandy Hook.