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Settling In

We headed up to Wells, Maine this afternoon to enjoy a few days away from the hustle and bustle (and shots being fired a few houses away, if you live in Roslindale like us). It was < 2 hour drive, which was perfect for us since Silas and Zoe are anti-napping in the car these days. We are staying at an all-suite resort hotel called Village by the Sea that was recommended to us by my friend, Andee. Wendy's family vacationed in the Wells/Ogunquit area when she was a kid so we also got her stamp of approval (as well as lots of ideas for things to do while we're here!).

We arrived just in time for 3pm check-in this afternoon. Our condo is really big, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an enclosed patio. I called back in January in order to figure out the best suite for us, and the one we got seems perfect. It's on the first floor so it's easy to get the kids in and out, the building is adjacent to the indoor pool and game room.

The first thing that Silas discovered was the old-school telephone in the living room. Before I knew it he was dialing away, so I disconnected it and gave it to him as a toy before the Wells P.D. showed up.


I thankfully found another phone in the master bedroom for Zoe, and this helped us avoid a brawl.



Derek unloaded the car while I got us unpacked and organized. As usual, S&Z were super helpful in putting stuff away :)




We shared an awesome family supper (which NEVER happens for us outside of vacation),


And then we hit the pool! Separate post and pix to follow...

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