Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Thimble Islands

A few weekends ago we took a boat tour of the Thimble Islands with some friends.  It was a little chilly, but we enjoyed the boat ride.











The islands (made up of stony creek pink granite bedrock) were once the tops of hills (prior to the last ice age I am told).  As a result, the Thimble Islands are much more stable than other islands in the Long Island Sound.  Therefore, many of the islands contain residences.  I want my own Island.





(On second thought, I wonder how this place weathered Hurricane Sandy...maybe I don't want my own island)



We had a great time.  The boat driver was very pleasant and shared lots of interesting facts.  His assistant was less then enthused about all the children on board.  To the point that the other boat patrons were subtly suggesting she should seek out alternate occupations...one that doesn't involve human interaction. :)


Dominic enjoyed the ride and walking along the dock.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Friday, October 5, 2012

Happy Birthday

Dominic turned 9 months old today.

Dominic and I celebrated by going rock climbing this morning with my friend, Tahria.  Then this evening we enjoyed a lovely dinner of Lobster rolls at a cute little seafood place.



Dominic mostly ate smashed beans while Michael and I enjoyed the Lobster rolls.  However Dominic did seem to enjoy his first ever bite of lobster.