Ann and Carey Swope have had a full house this summer. Daughter Kate with her two boys, Chris (6-1/2) and Kai (2-1/2), spent five glorious weeks here in late June through July.

Chris throughly enjoyed Sea and Science camp in East Boothbay for four weeks, then for their last week he relaxed, swam, kyacked mornings and afternoons he loved tennis lessons with Dave with his best buddy, Ethan Helming.

Six years old might be the perfect age to fall in love with Boothbay. So many pictures of him on the beach look just like photos of his mom, Kate, and his grandpa, Carey, at that age, clothing styles not withstanding. He fell into bed every night, asleep before the bedtime story was finished. Actually, we all did.

Kai, at 2-1/2, walked “the loop” every morning with grandma and Emmet (M dog to him) If you ever feel disheartened by the state of the world, take a walk with a two year old, jump in every puddle, climb every rock, pick up every stick and gaze in wonder at the beautiful deer we watched one morning on Massachusetts Road.

Kate’s wife, Alison, was able to join us on her days off, driving up from Scituate, MA to the delight of the kids and adults alike.

Wednesday evenings Trina and Dave Morrison hosted “the old gang” with all their kids on their front porch for fun and games. In attendance: Kate (Swope) and Alison, Christina (Edwards) and Aaron, Vanesa (Lipschitz) and Matt, Devon (Crawford), Laura ((Stevenson) and Dan, Tobey (Robinson), and Laurent and kids.

After a few days to regroup, our youngest daughter arrived with her husband, escaping the heat and humidity for a few weeks. Niece Jessy, her husband, Justin and Augie the dog arrived this weekend past and we so enjoyed boating, seal watching, swimming, cooking, relaxing, laughing.

We feel so grateful to have this beautiful place and community to relax, recharge and spend precious moments with family and friends.

Tennis news from Dave: Aug. 12. 5:30 to 7:30. Mixed doubles played Aug. 12.  Junior and adult tennis clinics continue through Friday, Aug. 15. All levels welcome. If you don't have a partner, Dave or Susan will find one for you. Guests are welcome if there's room. Guest fee is $20. Let them know you're coming by contacting Dave at (860) 655-3062. 

Private lessons continue; contact Dave or Susan to arrange 

As the summer winds down (too fast!) send your news to Anne Dooley - she is always eager to add your family goings on to this article!