My parents were here this weekend. And just before that, last week, they were renting in a funny little place in Wolfeboro. I say funny because it was one of those, how shall I say it, very country type places, more than sufficient, yes, but certainly not fancy. Parker and I went up before the rest of the family could join (School and work! What party-poopers!) and then they came up at the end of the week to spend the night. Before the rest of my crew arrived, we headed into Wolfeboro, got dinner on the water. I don’t often get my parents all to myself. With sisters, my family, whatever, it’s unusual to be with the two of them without a lot of other people around. I have to admit, it was sort of nice. I love those two, I mean I loooove those two. I wish I saw them more, I’d see them nearly every day if it were up to me. And what’s a huge bonus is that they have the greatest relationship with Steve too. We all just really enjoy each other’s company and I’m really grateful. So many family relationships can be so complicated. This one isn’t and I don’t take it for granted.
We met Steve, William, and Lindsey on Friday night to go for a sunset cruise. Now, you have to understand that the weather had turned pretty cold and it was 45 degrees. “Steve. Are you sure about this? We don’t have to go out on the boat.” I might as well have told a kid he couldn’t have his candy. So, as you can predict, we went out on the boat. A last ride of the season and a quest for a great sunset. (The sunset was good, for sure, but not great.) Even so! We had a lot of laughs, at least four blankets on each of us at the same time, cheese, crackers, and red wine. And as long as we frequently sat on our hands, we didn’t suffer frostbite. Success!
Sally Tharpe Rowles says
This is a lovely post. So real, so sweet, so simple, so loving…..the photos are perfect. Beautiful!
LC @ Old House Now says
I've been reading your blog for a few years now, but have only commented a handful of times. I just had to say that I really loved this post- it's so refreshing to see and read about a big 'ol happy family that geniunely enjoys togetherness. It sounded like a most perfect weekend!
Courtney N says
Hi Bridget,
I absoultely LOVE following your blog. I'll admit I'm a little jealous you get to spend your falls in New England, but even MORE jealous that you get to hangout on Lake Winnepesaukee and in Wolfeboro to boot! I spend two weeks of the summer with my family in Wolfeboro. It's wonderful and the best place to spend family vacations 🙂
God bless,
C
Just Dont Tell Anyone says
'It's nice being around the ones you love.' – it is indeed. You're so blessed, Bridget!
This post kind of brought me to tears.. all sounds like a dream life for me 🙂 Very touching! Lucky you 🙂
Megan says
i want to hang out with your family.
KelseyB says
This sounds like so much fun. Even through the cold, at least you had some good laughs 🙂 You have such a wonderful family!
Alyson McMahon says
The top picture of you and your mom & the bottom of you and your dad are so sweet. It's almost as if you can just see the love between you and your parents. Reading about your relationship with your mom makes me wish that she'd like to adopt one more. 😉 haha. I've always wanted that type of relationship with my mom, but it's just not there.
Looks like you all had such a great weekend together, minus the whole not sleeping issue.
Emily says
these are the best kind of memories to make.
Gaby says
you guys are brave!
Clare Priest says
Beautiful. You portray the ease of good family love so well 🙂
Amal says
School and work can be downers in the face of a weekend like this!
Also, I love the photo layouts on this post.
Laura says
this might just be one of my favorite posts. honest. true. full of love. no frills. (oh and i like all of your a lot…)
Laura says
this might just be one of my favorite posts. honest. true. full of love. no frills. (oh and i like all of you a lot…)
blm says
love this sweet post!