Craner Maine Vacation 2009

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I finally was able to share my favorite place in the world with Dan and the crew. Moody Beach Maine. All expectations were exceded. We stayed at my parents' cottage on the beach, the Dorothy Adelaide, and rented a 15 passenger van to tour New England.
We visited the New England Aquarium, Quincy Market Place, Salem, Massachussetts and the scary places there, Canobie Lake Park in Salem, MA and a ton of places in Maine. A few of the places we went to were Nubble Light House, Portland Head Light House, Flo's hot dog stand ( YUM!), Kennebunkport where George Bush Senior has a home, Route One outlet stores ( Alicia and Parker bought clothing for Nellie:), and so much more!
Moody Beach was fantastic. Ashlee and Matt were up every morning to watch the sun rise with Dan and I. They were astonished at the beauty of the beach and the ocean. Between Ashlee, Alicia, Whitney, and I we must have taken close to 3,000 pictures! Max is giving report on his Maine vacation at school tomorrow. I wish I could be there!
On Friday, October 23rd, Dan proposed to me at sunrise on Moody Beach. It was absolutley perfect and so beautiful! The crew was looking on from the windows of the cottage and took pictures:) Thanks everyone for the great pictures!

Friday morning on Moody Beach

The Proposal

She said YES!

Staind and Aaron Lewis

Dan and I saw Staind and Creed last Friday night at the E-Center. We expected a lot from Creed and were really disappointed. We walked out after the second song. It could be that Aaron Lewis and Staind were so fantastic that nothing could compare to their performance. They had an awesome light show. Here are a few videos from the concert. Aaron is sporting a few new tattoos. I like the one around his neck which says "Don't tread on me."

Family

I had a chance to visit with my wonderful Aunts and Uncle on Friday before I left for Utah. It was fantastic to spend time with them!

Aunt Claire and Uncle Fitz...

they are the funniest and happiest people I know

My wonderful parent's and awesome Aunt Barbara

The Girls....Moms' Sister's

Uncle Fitz...alway's the comedian:)

My wonderful Family

The Mannings

My brother Larry and I

Cameron and Kevin splashing in the mini pool

Kevin and Mom having a discussion about sandals

My sweet nephews

Free spirit Kevin

Moody Beach Maine Monday Morning

Its my last day here in Maine. The time goes by too quickly. I got myself out of bed at 5:30 this morning to walk the beach. Every morning is a different show case from nature. All are wonderful gifts. There is the sun rise group here consisting of a small group of regulars who get up to watch the sun rise above the horizon. We simply nod to one another in acknowledgment and smile. For some of us it is an old tradition to greet the new day. For others it is a first time experience that they will never forget.


Local Sparrows

The Tall Ships at Portsmouth Harbor

Mom and dad at Bugaboo Restraunt last night

Moxi the talking Moose at Bugaboos....yes, she really does talk

Local Sparrows getting warmed by the sun

They like the beach rose bushes to hide in

Monday morning on Moody Beach

My sister and I call these shells Japenese Hats because of the shape

The Coast Guard at Portsmouth Harbor

Heads Up!

Maine....the way life should be

Hmmm....what would a starfish tat look like on my foot?

Busy Snails

Moody Beach Saturday afternoon....

Self portrait

A very nice lady joined me Sunday morning to watch the sun rise. We took each other's picture with our cameras.

Mom's beautiful flowers

Mom!

Dad in action

The Scoop Deck ice cream barn....homemade treats!

Dishing out scoops of ice cream to the mob

Sunset over the marsh on Furbush Avenue