With some funky fireworks in the fog the other night, it was a good thing that all the kiddos were well lit with lots of glow sticks.

Finn found it more fun to make his own fireworks.

Unbelievably, it is that time of year again.  Do you have a little one who is ready to learn to skate?  Or a new skater who is ready to further develop some skills. Or a hockey player looking for a new challenge that doesn’t involve being part of a travel team?

It is time to check out Cape Ann Youth Hockey.

Registration is now open.

Ok, friends.  I’m looking for advice.

I want to take the boys away for a quick little getaway (just 2 nights) before heading back to school.  For the past many years we have faithfully gone to both Mystic, CT and North Conway, NH for short vacations.  Truth be told we love both of those trips and could be totally happy repeating either one of them.  But….there is definitely something to be said for going somewhere new.  I’ve been stalking airbnb and homeaway for affordable little rentals as well as some camping sites.  We went to Lake Winnipesaukee for a quick trip a couple of weeks ago.  Likewise, we already have one night booked at a campsite that is a short drive away….so probably don’t need to camp twice.  Unbelievably (maybe) we’ve never gone to Cape Cod….except for our many trips to Nantucket.  So that is an option.  We also did a day trip to Peaks Island, Maine last year….and I’ve been wanting to go back over night and maybe even see a Portland Sea Dogs game….so that is an option too.

Who has an idea for me….within driving distance…and budget friendly?

So, Alex Rodriguez returns to Fenway Park to face the Red Sox for what will most likely be the last time tonight.

It is hard not to think back to 2004 and that time when A-Rod slapped the ball out of Bronson Arroyo’s glove… like a four year-old who didn’t want to share a toy…during Game 6 of the ALCS.   You may recall that the Red Sox went on to win that game…as well as Game 7, to go on to the World Series.  Which, of course, we also won.  Chills.

I photographed almost every home game during the 2004 season and that little episode only fueled the fans desire to win that much more as the team returned home.  Which, I didn’t think was even possible.

I’m kind of in love with this commercial.  As a mom who is in the midst of getting all “Back to School Ready”…and is starting to worry about school supplies, lunch containers, clothes, etc. this commercial made me laugh.

I love the “Own the First Day” ending.  And…the kid with all of his sticky notes, highlighters, glue, pens, pencils, notebooks etc all laid out neatly is TOTALLY me.  If my mom knew how to chime in right now and comment she would.  I’m a big fan of organization…and more than a little obsessive compulsive about things like this.

These kids are pumped and ready…. Go get ’em!

This is such a great idea and I am so thrilled that the Red Sox have put these around the park courtesy of RaceCancer Foundation.

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While spending an afternoon at Cape Hedge Beach the other day, this kind of rare sight flew (or glided) overhead.  I’m guessing it was a hang glider…..which, I kid you not, I always thought was called “hand gliding” until yesterday….or maybe a microlight.  It was hard to see in the sun and my iPhone couldn’t zoom in too much.

Anyone else see it?