MV

I have been going to Martha's Vineyard since I was a child because my Uncle owned a house in Oak Bluffs. After it got sold I continued to go on a semi-regular basis through my teens and adulthood. It's such a magical place, really. It's quaint and full of history and beautiful. I have seriously considered buying property there over the last few years but with adoption expenses that was not possible (not to mention it's a hike to get there) but I love it so much and as a teacher I have the whole summer free --so why not spend it at a beach house?! I'm just sayin'.

I was disappointed that I wasn't able to make it up there last year so I was beyond excited to get the opportunity to go there this summer. We (me, Almi, and the family) had so-o-o-o much fun. We relaxed and laughed, we went to the beach, we went to a flea market, we had people over for cocktails, we ate lobster rolls and homemade ice cream (well she didn't since she can't eat seafood or dairy), we even all watched a movie together as a family--which seems normal but we never do this so it must be included!

I had some time to read on the sunny back deck and paint some watercolors. Almi got to blow bubbles, go on the Flying Horses and go to The Black Dog. Fun times, I tell you. Fun times.

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