Well I've procrastinated long enough. I seem to be easily overwhelmed with the amount of pictures we take. So here is my attempt at documenting the highlights of our trip.
Thanksgiving day at Kelly and Scott's house. Dad is rockin it in a festive apron don't you think? And I think it's safe to say that we have a pretty good looking group of cousins on the end there. They are all growing up way to fast.
Here is our little shout out to Maria who couldn't be there but was on the phone. Sorry you missed it sis!
There really should be a vampire at all family functions. I like how captivated Uncle Christian is by little Mason. Scott and Kelly had a house full. Thanks for letting us come be a part of it guys!
What would a Virginia Thanksgiving in the boonies be without some target practice. Cooper was the first to step up and try it. Dad was there for some instruction and Cherie's coat helped cushion the blow to my arm when I fired. We were aiming for a #10 can which I totally missed.
A little Christmas music to begin the Holiday season. Cooper was a little bummed he did not bring his Trombone but we just didn't have room to pack it.
Annual making of the gingerbread houses. Mom decided to do it over Thanksgiving so our kids could also participate. Thanks mom, as you can see, the kids loved it.
The proud architects
Family time!
A couple of the pictures are doubled but they are so cute I'm not going to worry about it.
Welcome to the family! Kaleb Holt Starnes was born the tuesday before Thanksgiving. Thanks for making an early appearance so we could get this adorable shot. Even with his eyes closed he did not like the flash.
Our trip could not be complete without a stop in Maryland to see Victor's Uncle Avery and family. The kids had a great time playing together and look forward to another Nerf battle in the future.
So there it is, our very fun Thanksgiving holiday that went by way to fast!
Never trust a Zombie
The Little Devil with her daddy
Trunk-or-Treat anyone??
We couldn't let the kids have all the fun dressing up.
Not as cute as these little guys, ok, maybe cute isn't the right word to describe Cooper . Say hello to the Zombie, Winnie the Pooh's Hunny pot, Tigger, and our Little Devil
Getting ready for school a couple of weeks ago, Ella came running in to tell me she had found a starfish....
Pretty cool Ella!
Jack is always up for tossing anything
Tree swings are the best!
A little help here!
What big eyes you have!!
No corn maze is going to stop my boy, he'll just make his own way out.
A darling duo if I do say so myself
Our first stop was Bath, ME where we stopped to stretch our legs.
Sweet children, they don't realize we're just getting started
I like this picture of the boardwalk Victor took
Fort Edgecomb
Mickey and Pete Wilkins
Victor with Emily and Jack
We drove all the way to the border town of Cailus, Me. This is where we stayed the first night. We took this picture the next morning before we crossed the border.
Our first stop after crossing the border into Canada. This is the home of the Reverse Falls. 
Ahhhhhhh....
Need I say more?
Confederate Bridge
The reason we made the trip, to see all things Anne. Starting with the resting place of her creator, L.M. Montgomery
How could we come to see all things Anne and stay anywhere else but the Anne Shirley Motel
The house that inspired it all, Green Gables
Had to get a picture of the dress with puffed sleeves (all you Anne enthusiasts will understand)
Heather, Mickey and Emily before taking our fateful trip into the Haunted Wood
Where else could we be but Lover's Lane. I must have been having a good time because this picture was my idea
I couldn't resist this shot especially after reading the following......
They had quotes from L.M.M all around the spot where the house she grew up in used to stand. She loved growing up there and reading her quotes was like hearing Anne speaking.
We couldn't resist the gift shops, Ella was not the only one to get into the spirit
Bosom Buddies
They can totally pull this look off
Kindred Spirits
Sipping some Rasberry Cordial
We stopped in at Avonlea Village for some Rasberry Cordial. 
While exploring the island we stopped here for a few pictures.
Not a bad view
Later that night we went to the National Park in Cavendish and enjoyed romping around on the red sand beaches
Cold but still having fun
On our way home we stopped at Hopewell Rocks
These next few pictures are of the Flower Pot rocks before high tide
Cooper, Mason, Victor, Ella, and Heather
You can't come to Maine without going to see Eartha. She resides at the DeLorme Map store in Freeport, ME
The Portland Lighthouse is another must see. You can also see the original lighthouse on the horizon in this picture
I think we're all ready for some rest after our vacation
And last but not least you can't come to Maine without enjoying some Maine "lobsta"
We had a great time. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Van Gieson and Aunt Mickey and Uncle Pete for letting our family tag along.
