This past week-end our family went to Portsmouth to view the Tall Ships. So did everyone else.
While Elise was quite interested in taking the tours (fighting the crowds and tollerating the heat) with her dad and my in-laws, Andria, the 15 year old, thought this was the epitomy of 'boring'. She and I headed into to town to do a little shopping instead of shipping.
She's the shadow with the odd hair.
We were able to stop just long enough to take some beautiful pictures of each other! Can't you see how happy she is? Oh to be 15 again and hanging out with my mom . . .
And this is the view I had of Andria as we strolled the cobbled streets of Portsmouth, browsing the shops. Nice, huh? Yup, she loves to hang with her cool mom. Who wouldn't?
Somewhat reminiscent of our NYC trip this past Spring . . .
Finally we stopped at the Odd Showroom long enough for me to catch my breath and nurse the blister on my little toe. Good thing she had her own money since all they sold were used clothing at a hugely inflated price (as is all of Portsmouth). I did love the paintings they had though. Andria found a skirt from the 80's (that even I wouldn't have worn) for only $5. It's destined to sit in her closet until the next 80's roll around. Isn't the sign adorable? I want eye's like that!
And then there's Elise. Always ready for a photo op. Glued to my side. Talking my ear off. Enjoying the tall ships : )
