Family visits

Well, as we've said before, August was a family filled month.  My Mom, Grandma, Nathan, and Evan came up to visit and help with James.  Emily flew up during that time too.  Then later that week, we drove down to NJ for a little visit and trip to Atlantic City!  Here are some of the pics from my family's visit to our house, and our visit to their house!

Public Garden ducks and swan boats are always a hit

Alan, Daddy, Nate and Evan rode the merry-go-round in Boston Common

And everyone had a fun time at Frog Pond

Even Baby James

We found out it takes longer to make the drive down to NJ with a newborn, but we had a blast when we were there.  

Alan kept talking about the toys, balls, and horse in Grandma's basement the entire drive down.  We got in pretty late, but first thing the next morning he headed straight downstairs.

Alan borrowed Uncle Evan's old floaty swimsuit for a try in Grandma's pool.

At first he was a little afraid of the water, but had a blast throwing the diving sticks for his uncles to get.

He got a little braver and played on the steps

Then finally agreed to go for a ride on a "boat"

And finally went in the pool for little bits of time with us holding him.  A couple of more days and he would have been a pro. :)

Jumping on the tramp with Megan and Evan.  So cute.