Mt. Washington ... family of 4 now!

This was our 1st year heading to Mt. Washington for Nana's birthday as a family of 4. It was a great time and now we have one more grand kid added into the non stop fun.  This year we ended up not climbing the mountain, but we took a few short trips to the trails with the kids.

The first day of vacation. We went to "Story Land", and it was the Ambrose's (our family)1st trip.  Story Land was so much fun and a REALLY big park and we only were able explore about 30% of the park.  When we were there, we did as many "big boy rides" as possible.  Everything from the flying fish, cars, roller coasters, tea cups, swings and water rides.  Our first ride, when we got their was the historic motor cars.  Daddy was in the passengers side and Dominic steered the car.  He was the shoulder to Madeline and I as we rode in the back seat.  We also had a great time eating shaved ice....and i think Dominic, Frederick and Brendan enjoyed their the most.

As all the older kids were running around riding as many rides as possible, Maddy was content with jumping on a few but mostly just watching all the fun.

The second day, the boys ended up hiking a few trails as Madeline and I.  Along with others later in the day took it pool side.  Madeline was in the water for over 3 hours just kicking it.  We were even had the opportunity to snag the "cabana". It is not often its just me and the little nugget have girl time.

           

Friday night we grilled out and celebrated Nana's Birthday.  We wanted to do something really special for her so we were able to get all the grand kids together for a photo shoot.  They all did a really great job and LOVE how each personalty shined through in the photo.

                           

Saturday Morning, the boys were treated to take a trip to the Mt. Washington stables.  This is where they got to learn about grooming a horse and how to ride. The trainer first discussed how to walk around a horse and showed the kids the different brushes for the horses and how to properly use them.

 

                               

We LOVE Bampa !!

Family time and...

.... being a daddy's girl.... 

.... and very silly

We are 2 tootheers now  :p

                           

One thing I forgot to add with last months update with Madeline was pretty BIG.  So, Dominic was a pacifier baby and Madeline, we were picking up that she is strictly a baby who loves to suck her fingers.  I have come to the conclusion that for the most part.  Madeline likes he pointer and middle finger.