Ducks, Bears, Family

Grandparents!

More Sand Castles

But first, Liv's first pony! LOL 

My old rocking horse, is a big hit with our 2 year old Livvie! 

She feeds it apples and tucks it in before nap-time.

Pretty Livvie on the way to the beach.

Sand castle destruction!!!

And castle building.

taking turns! 

Liv wasn't sure she wanted Camila's help, but warmed up to the idea quickly and completely... yay, Liv!

pat, pat, pat.

Shiny New Door Handle

Liv has loved being doorman for us; but the handle was way over her head, and the door threatened to pinch her fingers when it sprung shut. Her loving, indulgent grandfather helped her install a handle at just Livvie-Height!

Off on a Hike

I was determined to try this! And we did it!

Ok, we didn't summit -- but we hiked to the lean-to on Bear Mtn.

Liv helped spot the "red circle" trail markers, and provided a constant commentary on what we were seeing and hearing in the forest. A fun hike.

These pictures are from setting out from the cottage, I was remarkably sweatier when we got back.

Sand Island

Treasure!

Liv found a marble in the water!! really.

she'd throw it back in the lake and then find it again, or bury it in the sand and search for it. 

fun!

wading around the island with camila

picnic

splash! splash!

as on the chart: "shoals and snags"

Sand Castle