4th on the Block 2011

What a great 4th of July week we had on Block Island!
We stayed in the perfect house, Ball House, perched on the edge of the salt pond, overlooking the beach & town. We sat on the porch most of the week, the weather couldn't have been better.

All of our children were there, Debbey & Steven had their 2 sons were out. Plus, everyone invited friends. We had a house full! I think it was the best vacation I have had in a long time. Timmy & I clammed & got plenty of clams for everyone to eat for a few nights, they were sooo delicious! Debbey's friend Kathy had a black pearl in her clam (they are quite rare)!

Pee Wee & Timmy relaxing on the porch

Dinner Time

Timmy The Grill Guy

Ryan 

Timmy & Richie

Timmy & TC with new addition to the family

The Happy Couples

Reilly & Megan

Sunset from the porch
The views from the house were so incredible we didn't leave the porch very often!
It doesn't get better than this!

Reilly's Graduation!

Simsbury High School 

Class of 2011

Well, for the past week I was hoping graduation would be held outdoors at the amphitheater... 

I got my wish!

It drizzled through the 1st 2 1/3's of the graduation ceremony. Families & Friends of all the graduating students huddled under umbrellas & rain parkas while the 350 students patiently sat in there caps & gowns getting soaked to the bone. 

A group of Senior musicians started to got in front of the crowd to play a song & the rain ended. By the time the last diploma was handed out the crowd of onlookers were dry... 

except for tears of joy!

It is the end of a long chapter for The Martin Family,

(Wet Oatmeal Kisses). 

My baby has graduated & is moving on to college!

Let's see what adventures lie before US!!!