The Adventures of...

I always liked the opening to that show.

Surf City, Shirley and the Giant Squash

Our short, but restful vacation in Surf City was well worth the hike down the Parkway.

A big thank you to Patty, Ruben and David. We're anxiously awaiting our next beach house visit.

The Pearson family holiday, Surf City 2011

Our rooftop sunsets in Surf City.

Beach Birds.

 Barnaget Light was a regular stop.

Shirley loves sand.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee are having so much fun at the playground!

Shirley loves going to Donaldson Park with Mommy & Daddy. The only thing she doesn't love, is leaving.

Summer Bird Watch.

She is a rare species. One of a kind.


Aside from the mosquitoes, we've been having all kinds of fun outside this summer.
It will be interesting to see how Shirley Bird reacts to the ocean this year versus last year, when she was a little too young to know what was happening.

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When she says "outside"...

...we usually go outside.

Today was our day.

One Morning in Maine.

It all happened "One Morning in Maine".

6:30 AM Gardiner ME.
Just like this sunrise over my hometown, our visit was beautiful and brief.
My little brothers downeast wedding was unforgettable. Congrats to Jimmie and Rachel.
Shirley loved spending time with her Grandad, her Gramama & Papa, and all her aunts and uncles on her first visit to Maine. To my family, thank you all for reminding me why Gardiner is so special and dear to our hearts. We can't wait to see you all again in June.
Expect a post full of photos from Shirley's first visit to Gardiner very soon.
I wish I could describe the way the air smells on these cold mornings in Gardiner...clean and familiar. I miss it so much.