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Labor Day at the Lake

09/05/24 | family, New England, New Hampshire

We spent this last weekend in New Hampshire and it was simply the best.  Labor 2024 was certainly one for the books.  Unlike many of my posts I am going to let the photos tell the story but a big thank you to my parents for hosting us for the long weekend – truly a memory making Labor Day 2024:

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It was a long drive from NYC to New Hampshire but overall the trip was pretty good –  Lily in her new Graco Turn2Me 3-in-1 Car Seat wearing H&M.

Lily in her new Graco Turn2Me 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat wearing H&M

How sweet is this shot of grandpa and Lily at the Lake?

Lily and Grandpa at the Lake

Lily absolutely loves the water though she’s used to the bath and the pool so walking in sand was a very tippy experience!

Mimi Lily and Mummy wading in Kezar Lake

We had a great day on the lake at Lake Sunapee.  Last year Lily absolutely HATED her life jacket and while this year she was not necessarily a fan she didn’t consider it quite as bad.  SHe’s wearing along a toddler set – Nicole Miller Rashguard and Bottoms – with the  JAN & JUL Kids’ Adjustable Cotton Adventure Sun Hat 50+ UPF.

Lily on Lake SunapeeLabor Day 2024 - Lily playing with rocks at the lake wearing Nicole Miller Rashguard and BottomsMark and Lily at the LakeLabor Day 2024 Lake Sunapee

Over the long weekend we went on two family bike rides.  Similar to our 4th of July trip to Cape Cod Lily rode in the Burley Bee 2 Seat Bike Trailer.

Biking on the Rail Trails in New HampshireLabor Day 2024 - Family Bike Ride in New Hampshire with the Burley Bee 2 Seat Bike Trailer

In addition we went on a family hike and it was Lily’s first time in her BabyBjörn Carrier One Mesh Baby Carrier with Mark carrying her on his back.

Lily in the BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air with Mark

And while I am not one to rush the end of Summer (please remove pumpkin spice from the month of August) I loved taking Lily to the farm and letting her explore pumpkins:

Lily with Pumpkins at Muster Field Farm in Sutton, New Hampshire
Pumpkins at Muster Field Farm in Sutton, New Hampshire

Mommy and Lily with Pumpkins

Last, I love this photo of Lily and I – a true candid and the antithesis of morning cuddles.  Lily is wearing Kyte Baby Zippered Footie in Thyme and I am wearing the Cosabella Bella Long Sleeve Top & Pant PJ Set.

Labor Day 2024 - Mommy and Lily in pajamas by the lake

 

Did you do anything exciting for Labor Day 2024?

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Comments

  1. Becky says

    September 19, 2024 at 10:32 am

    A few of my friends rented a cabin in the woods for some girl time and we had a blast.

    Looks like the weather cooperated with you and you had so much fun with Lily. Great watching her grow up and all the fun things you can do with her.

    What is your favorite part of being a mom?

  2. Jeannie says

    September 17, 2024 at 10:32 am

    Wow you packed a lot in and looks like the weather was perfect. She is so cute in all of her sun swim attire and looks like she had a fun weekend.

    Went to the beach and tried to soak up the last bit of summer and finish a good book.

  3. TAMMY says

    September 16, 2024 at 3:38 pm

    Wow. This is so cool. Little one is getting bigger and more brave. These are memories that you all will always remember. My labor day weekend was a big celebration of my boyfriends birthday. We went all over the place and partied for 5 days straight.

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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