A Half A Day Of Sun Is Better Than None

Today we are watching the squalls travel across the ocean, again. But, three out of four of the elders are determined not to let it spoil their fun. They are sitting in their beach chairs in the rain right now, holding their fishing poles, catching little fish, and letting them go.

Yesterday we had half a day of sun, and it started with this beautiful sunrise.

We took full advantage of the good weather while it lasted.They fished, I walked, they waded, I swam, we watched the Navy planes and ships, and we finished up the day with my beating them soundly at cards. Again. I think they are planning to gang up on me tonight. And, I know that at least one of them cheats. I could be in trouble here.

I hear that back at home, Weasley's been getting his dinner late. Guess I could be in trouble when I get back there, too. 

Sunday Beach

Not quite the weather we were hoping for. Its chilly (I packed only shorts), and extremely windy (we are getting sandblasted), but the sounds and smells are wonderful.

Creative Cue: Mother

This week's Creative Cue over at Three Creative Studios was Mother. Here is a sketch that I made of mine when she was down on Sandbridge Beach in Virginia in October of last year. I had tailed along on a vacation that she and my father, and another couple take each year.

I'm sure she will be thrilled to see this here, especially if I tell you that the rag in her pocket is covered with squid juice from cutting bait! This crew does love to fish.

I also made another stamp, more in the earth-mother vein. It still needs some work, but here it is as it stands now.

And on a silly note, some graffiti art by my Second Daughter. She "tagged" the thawing blackberries as she left the house this morning for a Marching Band event.

She was quite happy about it. The "tagging". and the band event, both.