Day at the Beach

July 2008

Lucy on Sauvies Island.

Look at how many ripe currents are ready for picking!
I was surpized by how much Lucy liked them,
considering how tart they are.
We've dried them and made scones and dumped them in vodka for creme de cassis.
We have been having so much fun berry picking this summer.

Guarding my box of blackberries.

I know some people will be bothered that Lucy was naked in the sun,

but on the hottest days she really enjoys watering the garden in the evenings while naked.
Who am I to deny her this simple pleasure.
It only takes a few minutes to water the garden, and to be honest,
I envy her lack of self conciousness.

July 4th at Seaside

Searching for seashells at Seaside.

Sam is always hunting. This time for razor clams.

She found a whole sand dollar.

The clouds look ominous and the wind was blowing hard but it was actually warm out there.
You can't ask for more at the Oregon Coast.

The crowds were gathering on the beach. At least 9 million people in Seaside that weekend.
We were lucky enough to have a cozy beach house to retreat to.

More Berry Picking

We make Lucy work for her food. Its pretty easy though...look at those berries.
The picking was easy.

Oops...she found a yucky one!

Raspberry picking last week. She'll make a good farmer.

Lucy and Grandma Brenda say hello to the roosters.
And Lucy meets Lucy..the Llama that is.