It's been a great summer!  We've visited a few places in the New York area.  My favorite so far, is Maine.  We took the kids to Bar Harbor and spent a short time in Portland. Next time around, I would love to spend in Portland.  We have so much more to see!


The food was amazing!  Apparently, the cost of lobster is at an all time low!

After a long day of hiking, exploring, and eating, the kids were exhausted!

The next day, as we were leaving the hotel, the band, Styx, showed up in their tour bus!  They were to play that evening with Ted Nugent.  It was amazing!  We came face to face with Styx!  Who would have thought??

On the way back home, we stopped to see a Historical Mansion in Portland.  It's original owner was a hotel tycoon from New Orleans.  It is called the Victoria Mansion, also known as the Morse-Libby House.  I was able to get a few exterior shots, but unfortunately, no interior pictures were allowed.

The kids were getting silly in the car, on the 8 hour drive home.  Thank you, William, for keeping the kids occupied!  :)