Maine, finally

Steve and I had been meaning to go to Portland for a long weekend for about 7 years! We finally made it. We left Friday afternoon, despite Jack's morning trip to the doctor to get some antibiotics. (He had had a moderate cough, low-grade fever off/on and runny nose for over 10 days and was already being treated for pink-eye). He was at about 85% and figured with some more drugs in him he would be fine, which he was. He is now at about 95%. We also knew he wouldn't be anywhere spreading anything until he had over 24 hrs of drugs in him.

Jack loved Maine, and kept telling random people in the hotel and street that we were in "in maine." Fairly funny... He also loved that our hotel room was up high (9th floor) and that the city had a million parking lots with gates. He loves gates at the moment. Overall the highlight of his trip was the train ride at the Main Narrow Gauge Railroad. It was pouring rain, so the view wasn't what it could have been, but a good time was had by all.





The waitstaff at one Mexican restaurant were so impressed by the boys' behavior we got free hats! (Seriously 2 different staffers commented on their demeanor, and we didn't even think Jack was all that perfect that evening. They must usually get horrible brats.)



The highlight for Steve and I was the view at the Portland Head Light. It was a glorious day and the waves crashing ashore were fantastic. We agreed it was some of the best scenery we had seen in awhile.




We definitely will be returning for more weekends in the future. I know we have lots of family and friends that can point out even prettier places to visit.

And last but not least a picture for Grandpa Pete.