Ice cream, campfires, hikes and family fun were all on the to-do list and all had check marks beside them once the weekend came to an end.

Nikole and James Rolston of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Quinn Lawrence Rolston, born on July 19.

Ina Lindenschmidt and Brock Callen Jr. of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Leon Reef Lindenschmidt Callen, born on July 17.

Dominique and Luis D’Agostino of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Leo Hudson D’Agostino, born on July 23.

Adrianne and Sean Dougherty of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Estella Violet Dougherty, born on July 20.

Kissyla and Theodore Bennett of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Alyssa Mendonca Bennett, born on July 22.

Raccoons and their babies (called kits) seem to be everywhere, both day and night – climbing trees, wandering under the porches or decks, roaming the beaches and generally strolling about yards, woodlands and even Island towns.

Brilliant sky, dazzling sunsets, a canopy of oaks leads to this 2 bedroom homestead perfectly situated in a natural setting surrounded by stone walls, ancient oaks and perennial gardens.

Once again the weather people promised rain on Sunday and were totally off. I wish I had their job and could be wrong most of the time and still keep it.