Beach Time

 Sunrise this morning from the bedroom window at 5:50 am. 

This is one of the premier wonders of living on the East Coast. 

We get to see the golden orb rising up out of the Atlantic.

 A picture cannot capture the glory and inspiration of this moment.

We have been here for two weeks. Since we are close to home,  family and friends keep coming and going. Daisy is the only one who is here with me all the time!

We've been playing in the wading pool. 

Daisy's bowls and cups were in great demand from all the other little swimmers and she is learning about "sharing". 

 Daisy also had a proprietary feeling about this turtle, stating "no, no, no, no, no" to anyone who dared to get near it. I feel just that way about my spot on the beach. 

We played here every day with our friends and family. We frequently stayed all day except for nap time. 

Nana's favorite pastime is shell hunting. Daisy is catching the vision.  

We also found some beautiful sand mermaids with sea weed hair. Love those beach artists.

Daisy loves the beach and her play pool and her sand toys. Everything she needs in one place, including Papa and his big foot.  

We've had many lovely days together and a few more to go.  

Snuggle Time and Good Night everyone. 

A Boy's Adventure

Aidan is dressed for a hike. 

He walks through the deep woods where there are no trails and only the animals tread.

The water gets deep and Aidan has to roll up his pants legs. 

He would probably camouflage nicely if not for the red boots. Very Christopher Robin. 

Papa emerges and finds the boardwalk to the lake. 

Once there, Aidan empties the water from his right boot. 

And then the left. Leaky boots. 

He shakes them out good. 

Then he sticks his feet in the water...

Just enough to see it is too cold. 

But it's inviting nonetheless. 

 Cody is wondering what Aidan is doing. 

Aidan launches himself into the water. 

He propels himself forward. 

He goes one way...

...then circles and goes the other way. 

Happy in his own little adventure. 

Papa and Cody enjoy the show as Aidan rows into dock. 

He drags the boat out of the water. 

And he finds a new distraction. 

Playing with Cody. These are the dog days of Spring.