Mattapoisett Vacation

We got back this past weekend from a two week vacation in Mattapoisett, MA. Each summer, David's parents rent a huge (9 bedroom) home on the beach for a two week family vacation. When everyone is there, we total 17. Ten adults and 7 kids with ages from 5-16. In addition to going to the beach, I read three books, completed one jigsaw puzzle, worked on some bead embroidery, ran, biked, and slept in. It was also great to catch up with inlaws and nieces and nephews, especially since Susie, Michael and their three kids are now living in Monterey, Mexico.

The highlight of the trip was renting a 65 foot sailboat for a two hour cruise (sounds like Gilligan's Island) to celebrate Poppy's 80th birthday. After several rainy days, the evening was perfect. It was so much more wonderful than I anticipated and everyone had a blast! The younger kids may disagree as they were a bit seasick, but I was psyched that our two kids weren't quessy at all.





Here we are getting ready to board. We had been told that the boat would only hold 10 people so it was to be an "adult only" trip. Then, the captain said everyone could come. There was much celebration from the kids and we all climbed aboard.




Everyone loved a chance to steer the boat - especially the kids and Uncle Bill. The Captain was also enjoying himself as he didn't have to do much except chat with us and occassionally say, "Turn a bit toward port".



Here is Uncle Beaver Bill with Sam.


















Here's the birthday boy waving to his fans.