Cape Cod Trip

We took a trip down to Cape Cod with my father’s side of the family.  It was my first visit to the area in 15 years and Eli’s first time to the Atlantic.  At a time when we’re living through the worst oil spill in our nation’s history, it seemed appropriate to bring him to some clean ocean water while we still have it.

While Eli is still only 7 months old, I’m beginning to understand what it means to live through your child’s eyes.  As I get older, and a trip to the beach gets a little less exciting, I now get to watch my own son go through all these experiences for the first time.  On top of that, we’re able to share his happiness with our parents and extended family.  And there was something about having him around that made everyone feel a bit closer.

Rachel and I took one afternoon for ourselves and a trip to a town called Wellfleet near the tip of the cape.  The town was recommended to us by a friend from the office where Rachel and I met each other.  Her family lives in the area runs a seafood business called Mac’s Seafood. Welfleet is a perfect little coastal town and Mac’s is a perfect little seafood shack.  We stuffed ourselves with fish tacos and fried clam strips.  Then we bought 4 pounds of scallops and cooked them up for the family meal that night.

All in all, a perfect break from the giant to-do list that keeps filling up at home and Rachel’s big work event in NYC coming up next week.  Eli- For the record, you hit a few milestones on this trip:  First toe in the Atlantic, first taste of watermelon, first meeting of the Clark family, and first 6 hour road trip.  You’re a blast to have around, little buddy.  Even after 6 hours in a car.