Happy Halloween!

This year we took Mackenna, the friendly orange princess, to the Wescotts neighborhood for some trick or treating. Mackenna watched the bigger kids from the stroller, and had a great time. I wore a black wig, and nobody recognized me. Hope you all had some tricks and treats in your day!

Thank you to Aunt Jenny for this fabulous costume. It fit perfectly!

Happy Birthday, Baby Girl!

I could write a whole long, sappy, tear- jerking paragraph on how emotional it is to see the 'fruits of my labor' (pun intended) turn 1. But, I'll spare you. The day was absolutely perfect. From the weather, to the company, to all the fabulous gifts- September 1, 2012 was a great day.

Birthday breakfast was donuts. As a kid, I always had donuts for breakfast on my birthday. I started this tradition already for Mackenna. Since I always feed her organic/ wholesome/ healthy food, this day was an exception for her. And, a treat.

Chocolate for breakfast, dad... what is this? 

While Mackenna played all morning, Ben and I whipped her up a homemade birthday cake. This is another birthday tradition we are hoping to start; a homemade birthday cake every year. For two people who have never made a cake before- I'd say we did okay :) 

Our Little Monkey.

Our crew! 

It was a gorgeous day for a party.

Two of our favorite girls,  Hollie & Madisyn.

M's own personal ship, thanks to Nana and Grandpa Rodney.

Both her aunts are here!

Excuse me, I have a card for my girlfriend. 

Peter & Mackenna

Uncle Pete, telling Mackenna what her dad was really like in college...

Aunt Kara

Cake time!

Really getting into it...

My cousin is crazy!

Grandma Judy

Mackenna and her Great Grandfather. Cuffey generations; 90 Years apart.

Jessie! 

Can I just say how much I adore these photos of Jenn & Mackenna? Adorable. 

Happy Birthday, Monkey! 

PS: I have to say a HUGE, HUGE thank you to my dearest friend Kati King for taking these photos. It truly allowed me to enjoy the party and not be married to my Canon. I can't wait to do the same, some day, for your little Kings :)

News!

I have a new edition to my blog. I have launched a "Photography" page, which displays some of my favorite photos that I have taken for myself, and those I have done semi- professionally for others. I am hoping that someday photography could become a career for me. Heres the first step.

This past weekend, I took family photos of the Wescotts in Deering Oaks Park. To see these photos, and my new page, go to: http://siemensays.blogspot.com/p/photoraphy.html (You can also just click the "photography" tab directly from my blog website.)

Please share with your friends and family, or anyone you know that is looking for a photographer. Nothing would be more flattering.

I've included a favorite photo from my first official 'family shoot' this weekend.

-Bethany

Oh hello.

I've been a little MIA on the blogging scene lately, since we've been on the go all month long! I plan on spending the weekend at home, and if Mackenna let's me.. Working on my blog. Here are a few photos from my iPhone, of our last few weeks. Progress at camp, Ethan & Jessie's wedding, Waterford road race, Mackenna being crazy in the grocery cart with grandma, and Pete hanging out with the two babies. Life is good.

Expect more updates soon!

Fall is here!

Yesterday, I knew fall was here. Fall is both Ben & I's favorite season.  We start every morning off with pumkin coffee, come home to pumkin candles, and occasionally have a pumpkin beer.

To start off October- I put UP the decorations, and Ben took DOWN a deer with his bow!

Summer 2012

This summer has been one of the most eventful, enjoyable summers that I can remember. With the addition of Mackenna in our summer season plans, every weekend was one to remember. I couldn't keep up with blogging every family adventure, but here is a recap on some of the best moments of Summer 2012.

Girls Night w/ Mackenna

Jen and I tried a million times to get a good group picture of our offspring. Unsuccessfully. And without husband cooperation, may I add.

Ben worked outside every chance he got.

Enjoying dinner at the "big table" with Dad.

Mission: Rental Camp

The girls, playing keep away.

Summer beer with a winter fire

Practicing crawling with guests of The Breakers Inn

 Working on the Wescott's Addition

 Friday Beach Days

Playing at camp

Always excited to see Dad after he's been gone for work.

Enjoying outdoor meals by the fire.

 Girls Night

I got to try Ben's first salmon catch. Amazing!

 Date Night w/ Friends

 Baby Seamstress

 My twins, Kenna and Benna, out to lunch in Damriscotta

Night out in Portland

 Sunglasses for the first time

 Sand Fight w/ Jack, 'Jack the Menace'

We went to the Maine Boat & Home Show in Camden, our favorite coastal Maine town.

Ben fell in love with a new boat. 

We went to The Good Table in Cape Elizabeth for my birthday. Mackenna got to play with her Great Grandmother (Merme) and prompty took her necklace. Mackenna loves to wear necklaces.

Four Generations

Birthday Dinner w/ my Family

Birthday Dinner w/ my Friends

The Farm on River Road that we pass almost daily

Celebrated Jessie's  Bachelorette Party in Boston

Fishing on the ocean with Dad

Lunch at The Clambake in Scarborough. You seriously want me to try fried clams?

What a GREAT summer.