Chicago (April 2008)

We had a nice visit with Grandpa & Granny over at Uncle Aaron, Aunt Linda, and cousin Ben's place. We stayed at Tio & Tia's and had all sort of fun with them & cousin Katie and of couse Daisy Dog! It was only a few days, so that was difficult, but we'll be back in November!










Zach was SO looking forward to seeing a "real live" T-Rex!
So we made a trip to the Field Museum with cousin Ben and Grandpa & Granny.










Getting to finally see Sue the T-Rex up close and personal was very exciting for
Zach!




... but there are few things in a 3.5 year old's world that compare to the thrill of
seeing a REAL mummy!



... and playing the drums!




Swinging at the park with Grandpa and cousin Ben.








Playing superheros with cousin Ben and Granny.









He is STILL talking about this park. "The one with the real pirate ship in it!"

Michigan (April 2008)

We spent a lovely but cold day in Michigan at "the cabin". When we arrived Zach said, "Mama, we have a beach house? This is OUR place? This is OUR beach? How come you never take me here?!"
If only Ohio weren't in the way.

The Gang (May 2008)

Zach has a group of buddies that have been his amigos since before he could walk. Whenever people give us the old "socialization" talk about homeschooling I just point to these guys. He's plenty socialized, usually with one or all of these kids three or four or more days a week. And you can see how much they love each other!
From the left -- Neel, Thomasa, Gavin, Zach.













Young Love




















The Three Amigos (triple trouble)
Neel, Hugo, & Zach

Aaargh Matey! (June 2008)

Playsilk in the Cockpit (May 2008)

A Boy & His Dog (May 2008)

Early Summer Beach Finds

Some flowers from around the marina...




... amd treasures from the Chesapeake Bay found around the marina and on Back Creek.

April Sunshine 2008

Zach and Miss T at the beach...















Building a fort...

Wildlife

Here is a list of animals we have seen in the marina right around the boat...

Ducks/ baby ducks
Crabs
Horse Shoe Crabs
Muskrats
Water Snakes
Jellyfish
Turkey Vultures
Geese and baby geese
Deer
Night Heron
Great Blue Heron
Turtle
Osprey
Seagull
Oyster
Fox
Rabbits
Cardinals
Bats