Cape Cod (Part III.)

For our last full day on Cape Cod we headed to Skaket Beach in Orleans. With the sun visible in the sky it looked like a promising day and it was. First of all let me tell you that we have visited our share of beaches in New England. When we pulled into the parking lot of this beach Fil and I looked at each other in amazement. Our first words were,"wow". Followed by Fil's statement that now he will never get me away from New England. We just stood there in the parking lot with our mouths hanging open. We had no clue beaches like this existed in New England. At that point we knew what the big fuss was about Cape Cod.

 We found a spot for all of our beach "stuff" close to the shore and went to explore. I am saying explore because it was low tide and we could barely see the waves. You see, you can walk out to the ocean almost one mile out at low tide!!!

 These pictures were taken about half way between the shore and the water. The kids had a blast running and looking for critters in little tide pools. When we finally made it to the main water I was shocked how warm it was. The boys and Fil got in and enjoyed the ocean in New England in May!!!

 We slowly made it back to the shore and were we watched the tide move in throughout the day. I do not have more pictures from that beach because I was just soaking it all in. To say that the kids had a blast is an understatement. They loved looking for crabs etc.  

 After a long day at the beach and a yummy dinner at the camp we headed out for some good New England ice cream.

 Can you tell it was good?

 And we ended the day with a big fire and good German beer. The beer was for adults not the kids just in case you were wondering.

 We had a great time on Cape Cod and we cannot wait to go back!

Cape Cod (Part II.)

On our second day on the Cape we explored the peninsula a little bit. The goal was to make it all the way to the tip of the Cape. However, we ran out of time. We had a lovely day despite the misty weather most of the day.

After visiting the famous Cape Cod Chip factory (no pictures) and armed with free samples of potato chips we made it to the little town of Chatham. The kids loved watching boats coming in with their catch of the day at a fish pier.

 We saw tons of clams.

 Lots of seagulls and plenty of seals playing in the water.

 We also enjoyed a nice walk through downtown Chatham with its little shops and restaurants.

 On the way back to the camp we stopped at the Chatham Coast Guard Lighthouse. We made it there at high tide and there was still no sun insight. That didn't stop my kids from at least partially getting wet.

 Can you see the outer banks in the back on the pictures? You can walk there in low tide but more about that in a next post.

 Emma and Jo playing 'you cannot catch me' with a wave.

 Sam getting some energy out.

 Emma showing her ballet moves on the beach.

 All the kids, but Nate, trying to get as close to the water as possible. Nate is just thinking about it.

 I would love to see what is going on in his head. I bet he has some kind of complicated formula running through his mind to see if the wave will get him or not.

Cape Cod (Part I.)

After almost ten years of living in New England we made our first trip to famous Cape Cod. We were invited to go camping with great new friends we met through the girls dance studio. They are seasoned visitors to the Cape and we couldn't have gone with any better people to introduce us to the Cape and show us what the big fuss is about.

 Our first night we made a trip to a close by beach after a nice dinner at the camp ground. I loved walking on the wooden boardwalks and bridges to get to the beach. I loved all the grass growing in the sand. The last time I saw something like this was on Prince Edward Island and you are not allowed anywhere near it.

 What a great place to take pictures however if only one child will work with you that will have to do. Thanks Emma for being a good sport.

 At least on the way back I got them all for some photo time.

 All four kids on one of the wooden walkways to the beach.

 Silly (with their friend H.)

Just in case you don't know we love beaches.

More Backyard Fun and Soccer

As if we didn't spent too much time on the soccer fields already. The kids enjoying a family soccer game in the back yard, Steiger style.

Emma doing a victory dance. She is only missing a tutu.

 First of all, Fil took these pictures (and he did a great job) but I want to put it on the record I had no knowledge of my lovely stinkers playing a game in flip flops!!!

 Leave it to Emma to protect her shins.

 Jo taking a second to pose for daddy. She is a very good goalie by the way.

 Nate ready to fight play hard.

 Maybe, MAYBE they will be a little tired tonight.

I can always hope.

Soccer, soccer and more soccer

Wondering where we spend most of our time this spring? Wonder no more the Steigers are on the soccer fields most of the time if it is not pouring rain and we love it. The kids get some of their energy out this way.

This season all four kids are on four different teams but three of them have practice at the same time and on the same field so it works out for Fil and I well.

However they still love to play each other in our back yard.

Go team Steiger!!!

Fun in the Backyard in May

My girls having fun in the back yard with their mushroom house.

 Some times they even let the boys in.

 We love sunny days.