Enjoying an apple in newton.

Showing off the new haircut!

In the army now

We noticed Isaac was getting a hair-pulling habit when he was tired or upset and would pull 3-4 strands of hair out of his head. Google search ensued. Apparently, this is normal--similar to thumb sucking or nail biting--a habit that is self-soothing, but not great. Suggestions included shaving off the hair and replacing the habit with another sensory touch--like a feather or something. So Josh and Isaac both got the army-buzz cut. Anyone have other suggestions?

In other news, I've submitted my thesis to my committee and am making my talk. Less than one week away!

Swinging...

Cape Life

4th of July

Isaac and Josh went to Manchester-by-the-Sea and saw the Independence Day Parade there with the Olivier-Meehans and Woods. Apparently, seeing the cousins was wonderful but the loud "poppers" were a bit too scary. Also, the Revolutionary War reenactors stopped right in front of Isaac and shot their muskets-- that kind of freaked him out. In this picture are Cole, Isaac and Maya.

Later this evening, the Woods and  Schuman-Oliviers came over for swimming. We BBQ'ed and picnicked on the yard outside. The kids ran all around and played with Isaac's "water table" (aka a big Tupperware).

Fwd: @ pizza with betsy.

Before collapsing on the rug...

Very tired after a big big morning

After a full day of swimming with friends at our condo pool in the morning and then swimming with cousins in NH, Isaac had another full morning with other cousins that left him wiped out. Meanwhile, I stayed in MA and finished a first draft of another chapter. Once this one is boss-approved--hopefully will take only a couple days to incorporate her edits, I'll have a very short piece about future directions to type up that should be kind of enjoyable--so close!