Monday, April 20, 2009

Happy Patriots Day!
This morning Jen and Bill had decided that they wanted to go down to Wells Beach to watch the sunrise. I was laying in bed and I heard Lisa and Bill up downstairs and heard them coming to get Jen up....I didn't think anything of it until I had this wierd sense - I rolled over = and they were in my room with Lisa hovering over my bed....she forgot which room they were in and was trying to figure out where Jen was - Well needless to say - I had trouble going back to sleep after them scaring me to death. Anyway - Jen and Bill got a ride from Lisa to the beach. They morning was clear - and the sunrise was beautiful. Lisa continued a little further down the road - and watched the sunset - and took a photo of 3 does who posed for her! They returned to the house. After a hearty breakfast of French Toast and Bacon....and after getting 9 people showered and dressed - (When especially 2 Guys (not naming any names here - okay Dave and Nick) took 3 hour showers!) We finally made out of the house.

We headed up to Kennebunkport. Kennebunkport has these feeling of days gone by. The beautiful houses are amazing. Dock Square has these great little boutiques and art galleries, shops and restaurants. Horse Drawn Carriage rides are seen on the roads.

Of course one of the main points of interest is on Parson's Way headed to Walker's Point which is the summer residence for former President George Bush. Some of the pictures we took were on this little rocky area just past the house!

From there we took a ride - in quest of LOBSTER! (YUM)

After lunch - Kathy, Lisa, Mimi and Mel - went to run some errands - and made at stop at Renys....and as the sign out front says - "It's a Maine Adventure!" You never know what you are going to find in there!. We then decided to take a ride down to Nubble Light (since the Thurlows didn't get to visit it!) The kids had a great time climbing all over the rocks Kathy played photographer and was taking shots left and right (even laying on her stomach to get the shot!)

We drove back via Shore Road - so we could all dream about living in one of the beautiful mansions and a quick drive by Perkin's Cove.

Back at the house - we had an incredible feast - Kathy made homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs and Garlic Bread for the land lubber eaters. Lisa made - are you ready for this - Steamers, Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster, and Rice for the seafood eaters! Delicious!!!

After we were stuffed - we decided to take a ride to the beach to burn off some energy. Mel talked to Matt and he was going to meet us there....But when we got there - high tide was starting to come in, it was about 40 degrees and an incredible cold wind was blowing, and it was 8 so it was getting late! Needless to say we only spent about 35 minutes there!

We headed back to the house - and the kids walked over to Jakes for ice cream with Lisa. (I don't know how they could eat anymore!) (Lisa stole a bite of Nick's and it went up her nose - that will teach her to steal some!)

After the kids played a few games - they finally convinced Bill to try Karaoke Revolution on the PlayStation 2. Well we have a new Karaoke star on our hands - check out the video - although the lighting was bad - you can still hear him singing! Then Bill painted Jen's nails - they came out beautifully.

After singing our hearts out - we headed to bed - after a long fun day. Tomorrow the Thurlow clan (and Bill) head home :( We will miss them since we all had such a great time - Bill it was so much fun getting to know you better! I hope you had as great a time as the King Family did. Thurlows we LOVE you guys and Love vacationing with you!

(Oh yeah - everyone record Live with Regis and Kelly on Wednesday - April 22nd. The Thurlows are headed to NYC with tickets to the show!

Trivia Question for today: What did Maine native Charles Greenwood invent?