"When I go down by the sandy shore/I can think of nothing I want more/Than to live by the booming blue sea/As the seagulls flutter round about me." J. Bouvier
Andy looking for directions on how to use charcoal briquettes. Barbecue is not his game.
Grandma Valerie and Aubrey.
Tess, artist.
Sisterly love - the slobbery kind.
Sam tries a new hairstyle on for size.
Our family took a road trip to our favorite get-away destination: St. George's Island. A skinny, wisp of an island with fine white sand and not a mini-golf or McDonalds to be found anywhere. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I adore this place. Moody skies and ocean and amazing sunsets straight from a Maxfield Parrish painting. I must admit that I enjoyed sneaking out onto the deck late at night when everyone was working on their sleep and listening to the crash of waves, seeing the white cast of the moon on the water and not feeling the tiniest bit alone. Such company.
So here is a list of some of the things I saw and enjoyed on this trip:
- A WWII bomber skimming the coastline. The pilot waving to my daughter.
- Pods of dolphins swimming by our house.
- A golden retriever playing fetch with me.
- A man in a red Speedo. This is not Europe! I blush.
- Strawberries dipped in sour cream and brown sugar.
- Sea turtle nests, translucent crabs scurrying.
- Bike riding through huge puddles. Legs up! Can you hear the fabulous swish?
8 comments:
i want bigger pictures! i can't see enough.
although as soon as i saw the 2nd one, i immediately thought "i'll bet that's sour cream and brown sugar to dip those fresh berries in."
i learned that one from your mom years ago and it's still a favorite in our house. mmmm...
where's the pic of the guy in the red speedo?
Honestly, every time I read something you write I am transported back to that room at the end of the hall at the Elms and I miss my friend. I know few people as gifted with words or with an eye for true beauty and the ability to bring the whimsy of your experiences to life for others to enjoy through magical descriptions.
Your wisp of an island sounds like true paradise. It sounds like you had a lovely time with your family. Now... enjoy the Fall. It's almost time for all that beautiful color to show up. It makes me giddy!
So many delights! It makes me homesick for the east coast. I can't believe how your little sister has grown. I haven't seen her since she was my youngest's age!... a toddler!
I've missed you.
Sounds heavenly. Waves, moon, strawberries.
Apparently you know how to pick a spot.
Ah, little is quite so soothing as the ocean's smell and sound. Beautiful post. And I'd love more pictures, too!
I love your writing. No surprise. It sounds like you. Lovely.
that was so very much fun and so very blissful.
i can't wait to spend time with you and the kids again during thanksgiving. seriously, i am ALWAYS thinking about the adorable things aubrey or sam or ellie did. such cuties.
WOW! So much fun! So jealous! It looks amazing! Oh and funny about Andy and the BBQ... it made me laugh! You all look beautiful!
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