We arrived to West Hartford yesterday, safe and sound. After a wonderful afternoon and evening yesterday, we woke up ready and refreshed to face the day. And what better way to start the day to fresh bagels and donuts, thanks Grams and Pa Tom!!

We then headed out to do some shopping and then went to Wolcott Park so the kids could play (us too!)

Penny got a quick swim in after lunch (in her new bathing suit, again thanks Grams and Pa Tom!)

Then Grams and Penny made some beautiful barrettes like the ones Mommy wore when she was a little girl. Penny was excited to wear her new halloween outfit that Grams and Pa Tom got her! The barrettes are Penny’s school colors!

Despite the rain, after the aquarium we headed to Collidge Park to ride on the carousel.  It was the most beautiful and whimsical carousel that I have ever seen.  It took Teddy a few times around to like it, but by the end he was as happy as Penny on the carousel.

Outside the carousel in the park was a beautiful fountain.  As soon as Penny saw it, she wanted to run around it.  Since it was already raining, what’s a little more water.

The kids are having a fun time in the summer sun.  After a yummy breakfast, we took the kids to a nearby park with a fantastic playground.  Penny quickly made friends while Teddy explored and hit the slides.  Later in the day, after getting a new helmet and a quick lunch trip, Penny hit the road in her new scooter Lisa gave her for her birthday.  We also played with water balloons out in the front yard in the late afternoon.  SUMMER FUN!