The last time I wrote we were headed out to the park to play tennis, basketball and frisbee. It was such a cute park and it was a much needed time of physical activity for these boys. The park was very cute and had the most unusual playground. I had so many pictures of the first few days I thought it would be easier to just post them on facebook so you can look at them there. I uploaded them in several different sets so be sure you look at all of them. I may try to add some into the blog later.

After everyone was sufficiently worn out after playing at the park, we ate dinner at Jim 'n Nick's which was across pretty much across the street from out hotel. We walked home after dinner and settled in for the night.

The next day we had to get up "early" to be sure we could make it to our carriage ride on time at 11:oo. We had made a reservation for a private carriage ride with Myron who Scott and Kali have gotten know during their time there.

After the carriage ride we walked around that part of town and went up to a really cool rooftop restaurant above a hotel that Kali had shown us last summer.

It was up there as we were looking out over the water that Luke said, "We should go rent jet skis." The next thing I knew we were headed back to our condo to change into our bathing suits. As we approached our condo we saw a police car the way. We asked the policeman if we could drive down that street because our condo was there and say "No, not for at least an hour or so." It turns out they were working on a gas line and had evacuated the entire block. I wasn't completely surprised because Kali told me this had happened to them while we they were. So, what to do? Well, I guess you just go in your clothes!

We started driving toward the jet ski rental place and I was calling on the phone to make reservations. They said we could rent two jet skis since a each one rented needed a licensed driver. The only problem (if you don't count the fact that the boys were so bummed they couldn't rent their own jet ski) was that it was about 2:30 and they were booked until 4:30. So, what else do to but go to the beach! We had our frisbee in the car we found a boardwalk and headed to the water. It was a very wide beach which was good because is was breezy and this frisbee would go FOREVER! We tried to get as far away from people as we could but no matter where we went or how hard/soft we threw it, it keep landing on/around this guy and his little boy who were throwing a baseball together. I'm sure they were so happy when we left!

Finally we headed to the marina for our 4:30 reservation time. When we got there the guide was talking to Luke and asked him if he was going to drive the jet ski. "No," he said sadly, "because I'm not 16." The guy responded, "Well, you can drive one as long you have a parent on board with you." The boys both lit up and this created a new dilemma -- who was riding where. We had sort of figured it out by weight distribution since two would ride on one and three would ride on another, but with this new bit of knowledge it was a whole new ball game. I for one am not willing to put my life in the hands of a teenage boy driving a jet ski...plus we decided the girls would be seeking a much different level of adventure than three manly men. So, it was guys on one and girls on the other. My theory was proven correct when I saw Luke sitting on the jet ski all by himself and another jet ski dragging Josh and Todd through the water back to where Luke was. We drove over to see if they were OK and all they said is, "THAT was AWESOME!" Apparently Luke was driving and they jumped a monster wave and Josh and Todd went flying.

Don't get me wrong, Anna Kate and I went a little crazy, but we did stay ON the jet ski at least. The highlight for us was when we were surrounded by dolphins on every side. We turned off our engine and just watched them for a while. It was so peaceful and magical. Anna Kate drove most of the time and she was very proud of the fact that on the way back in she got it up to 40mph. We LOVED our time out on the jet skis. And when we got back we were sopping wet. At first I was feeling very thankful that I had worn a black tank top that day until I realized that I did have white shorts on. Hopefully the fact that they were denim with pockets with flaps on the back kept them from being TOO see-through. We tried to dry off a little but piled back into the car really wet and very salty and hoping our condo was accessible now. Thankfully it was, and thankfully it has a washer and dryer!

On the way back to the condo Luke and Anna Kate were sitting next to each on the bench seat and started bickering. "Luke STOP!" "What? You stop!" I tried to get them to cut it out but it went on and on. Finally Todd said, "Look, I don't care if you all want to bicker and bug each other -- I just don't want to hear it anymore! Do it in sign language if have to!" Well, Josh thought this was hilarious, but even funnier was when the next thing we heard from Luke and Anna Kate was "That's NOT how you say 'stop' in sign language!" "Yes it is!" Sheez. Annoying but funny at the same time. Fortunately Josh and Luke get along better than you would imagine two brothers a year and a half apart ever could. They virtually never fight and truly are best friends. I am so thankful...if only Luke and Anna Kate could figure out how to be like that!

After we got all showered up we walked across the street to Andolini's Pizza. Todd and I ate this pizza last summer and loved it. After dinner Anna Kate and I went home while the guys went out to play tennis again. Luke came home a very proud guy because he beat Josh for the first time. Great, great day.

Now we are in the car on our way to Virginia. We will eat dinner with Rudy and Cheryl and head to Williamsburg tomorrow.