mortierworld: Maine: Beaches and our B&B

I have lots of fun pics from Gracie's birthday and VBS last week, but before I get to those I wanted to share a few from Maine, starting with our bed and breakfast and the beach that was just down the road from us! We loved Maine and the peaceful, slow, calm atmosphere, especially after a few days in Boston! In Boston everyone drives with their horns and fast. In Maine everyone drives at least 5 under the speed limit - haha.
We figured with two little ones a B&B would be easier than a hotel and it definitely was. We were in Maine during the off season still so we were the only ones there. The girls loved our suite and the common room/breakfast room.

Evelyn was quite intrigued by the lobster traps all around the property. Here's Nathan explaining them to her on one of their exploratory walks.

Breakfast each morning was a highlight for Evie too. Fresh muffins, fresh fruit, cereal, toast, bagels, etc - what could be better?? ;)

Gracie enjoyed exploring our suite as well. This is where I found her when I got out of the shower one morning! Someone looks guilty... ;)

One afternoon I went to lunch with my friend Amanda and Nathan and Evie had a pizza picnic on the balcony overlooking the ocean. Evie was so excited about the location of the picnic that not much pizza was eaten. ;)

We were about a 5 minute walk from the beach (it was right down the road so we could see it from our rooms). The first day we went down it was low tied and Nathan and Evie had a great time sending boats down the little rivers the outgoing tide had made.

Sandcastle making was fun for both girls, once Gracie got used to it. ;)

We went to another beach with Amanda and her neighbor girl, Brianna another day. The girls had a blast playing together. That big building in the background is an active convent!