Cruising...on a Sunday afternoon

Lorraine, Alex and Cooper got to say goodbye to the house stress for a week to enjoy a cruise to Bermuda.  It was great getting some time to relax and enjoy our company.  And Parker got some quality bonding time with G.G. so it was a win-win for everyone! 

Our view of Lady Liberty and the NYC skyline before we set sail

Enjoying the ship's pool...

...with thousands of our closest friends!

One cool kid hanging out on our balcony

Enjoying a fancy date night

Yummy sushi lollipops

Enjoying a sunset at sea

I know that name!

Overlooking the Naval Dockyard on Bermuda

Getting ready to go for a swim

The beautiful Elbow Beach

Mommy and Daddy are in big trouble!

Checking out the cool lake in the cave

At the aquarium

One of many scenic views of Bermuda

Posing at the anchor outside of our ship

Where's the phone?

Saying goodbye to Bermuda

All dolled up for formal night

One last look

Exhausted from all the fun!

Hot July

After the storm, we did our best to try to get back to normal and enjoy the summer with the boys.  Here are some pictures of our fun around town:

Relaxing in A/C after a hot day outside at the house

Getting ready for the park

Clowning around with Dada

At the park

Here's G.G.!

Watching fireworks on July 4th

These hotel beds rock!

Crash!

Our summer was moving along quite nicely, when Mother Nature rudely interrupted.  On June 29, a severe storm known as a derecho hit the metro DC area.  And we got hit hard.  Two large oak trees came down on our property.  We were all fine, but not all of our house was.  We are still sorting out the mess and repairs are scheduled to start next month.  Here are a few pictures of the damage:

A view from Cooper's room

Both trees down

The one that landed in our bedroom

The one that took out the playset, patio furniture, fence, and a part of the roof

Have no fear, Alex is here!

The tree, in our bedroom