Amesbury

On the eve of their second birthday (and the subsequent requirement that we double the number of airplane tickets we purchase), we headed to northern coastal Massachusetts to sever the girls' of their misconception that their beloved Mimi and Grandpa live in the computer and appear to them only through the power of Skype.

Grandpa, Sage and Jen walking in downtown Amesbury (Mimi and Lucy in background)

Lucy and Mimi talk.

Sage and Lucy pursue a duck.

Lucy checks out the raging river in downtown Amesbury.

Brian shows Lucy around his hometown.

Sage playing on the steps. 

Lucy playing on the steps.

Mimi and Grandpa have a table that is just the girls' size.

Sage wearing Chinese garb sent by friend of Uncle John's friend, Su In Tan.

Lucy loves her outfit from Su In Tan. 

The girls spent hours and hours playing on the stairs and with Grandpa and Mimi's keys.

And showed off their head, shoulders, knees and toes skills.



The girls play on the couch with Mimi.

Mimi's friend, Pat, knit gorgeous sweaters for Sage & Lucy.

Happiness is reading in Grandpa's lap (Lucy).

My grandmother (Gram Lu) had one of these sand wave things, too!

Playdate with Sophia Ahouse.

Jen's college friend, Dave, with his daughter, Sophia.

Sage and Lucy going for a drive.

Sage swinging.

Lucy swinging.

Sophia and Sage playing.

Davey could do twins...no problem.

Lunch date at 4 Evans Place.

Sage and Lucy greeting Mimi's friends.

Jen's Hopkins' friend, Airley, shows off her auntie-skills.

Sage shows Airley how to play Picaboo Barn on the iphone.