Thursday, July 17, 2008

Ella's 1st Vacation

Our little family spent the last three days in Maine. Ella was ready to go!
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All 5 of us went including the dogs, who enjoyed all of the sights and smells except for the time spent in the car. Joe spent the time whimpering at our feet...
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And Mae wouldn't leave the driver's seat the entire way...
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Ella made up for that though as she always loves a good car ride...

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We made it to Maine in a few hours and checked ourselves into a little dog-friendly (and baby-friendly) inn. We then set off to explore Main Street and Ella found herself enjoying a long stroller ride and a new toy pony...
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We finished up day one with a nice, quiet dinner at the inn's restaurant on the patio. Then it was on to day two and the beach! Ella enjoyed the sunshine...
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and the surf...
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After the beach we headed back to the inn for a quick bath to wash off all the sand and we were ready to go...
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There was more exploring to be done. Our little crew took to the streets of Kennebunkport and were stopped by Ella's admirers and the occassional dog lovers along the way...
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Ella enjoyed the long walks and the pit stops...
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Another nice, quiet dinner, this time some pizza on the porch (again more visits from admirers)...
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And off for a good night's sleep... (decked out in her new touristy sleeper)
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Then it was time for the ride home, which Ella spent mostly singing and smiling...

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After a long ride and many lobster rolls during our trip we thought a nice, chain restaurant dinner and mini golfing were in order...

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Team Daddy won by three strokes...
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And so ended a nice vacation - some beach, good food, great company, and two little crazy dogs.

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