Well Cassidy continues to really have a blast at Island Pond. She loves playing with the neighbors and they are really so great to Cassidy. She has become just one of the Gang. Cassidy is also really awaiting the arrival of Masey. She keeps asking, "How many more sleeps till Mase gets here?". Only a few days till then. The last picture is her new friend "Yurtle" the turtle. He is only about as big around as a golf ball. Let's just hope that Cass doesn't love the little fella to death.
Just a couple of more pics of the little guy. He was so good today, he just seems to really love it outside. He didn't even fuss when we made him pose for all of the pictures.
Ethan and Mommy hanging out lakeside. They had to find some shade to stay out of the sun.
The stare by Ethan. Probably deep in thought, or just pooping his pants.
Ethan decides that he enjoys his fingers as much as anything else. We also thin he is getting some teeth.
I love my Big Sister.
Ethan hamming it up for his Mommy.
Cass and her friend Allie saying goodbye. Cass said that me making her take this picture was, "So embarrassing", and I guess the face says it all.
Cass, myself and some of her friends swam out to the dock. Cass really loves playing with the guys that are next to us and they are so good to her.
Playing with Papa in the sand. The day was actually much nicer than most predicted. So we took advantage.
We also took some time to kayak. This was Cass, Gramma, and Daddy. Of course Cass had to paddle.
Cass walking to the store. If you notice Cass had to change clothes about five times a day in our attempt to keep her dry and sand free.As I said Cass and the kids next door just had a ball. The boys had canoes and also used the kayak. They let Cass help them get off the shore and also just pull them around.
The kids next door include four boys Ben(12), Hayden and Zach(11 twins), and Jesse(11). There is also one girl Cassandra(12).
Hope all is well.
LIFE IS GOOD
"You see over there Allie. That is where my cousin Masey lives and she will be here in a few days. I can't wait to see her."
Happy to be in Island Pond
Playing in the sand with Papa. Buried.
Hanging out by the Pond
Cass and her new friend Allie enjoying a little summer watermelon
On the east side of route 7 in Kesick Swamp we saw these weird nests up in the trees.
Upon further review we noticed that they contained birds, Blue Herons.
Great blue herons nest together in colonies, otherwise known as a heronry, and are sensitive to the effects of human disturbances. 
The mountain in the background was called "tahwahbodeay wadso" (resting place mountain) by Natives Americans. The first Europeans to see it named it "Le Lion Couchant" (Sleeping Lion). It is not the highest peak in the state. It also appears in the background of the new state quarter and on the state flag. 
Cassidy and her pet butterfly
Cassidy and Papa doing some exploring
Cassidy and Gramma checking out the critters that they caught
Cassidy taking it all in.Cassidy has totally taken to the outdoors and her Daddy just loves it. Anytime we go somewhere outdoors Cassidy loves it and could spend all day just exploring (like Dora). All we need is a stick (to walk with) and a cup (to collect critters) and we are set to go.
Tadpole collecting
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Here are a couple of pictures of Ethan (left) and Cassidy (right) during the first week of June, they are both about three and a half months old at the time of the photo. Seems that Little E is starting to get some of those "chubby cheeks" that his big sister once had.
This beautiful view as created around 5700 BC. The lake is the deepest in the United States and the seventh deepest in the world (depending where you get your information). This whole area was recognized by the United States on May 2, 1902. The lake is also one of the clearest lakes in the entire world. The island in the middle of lake is known as Wizard Island. 
