Waiting Patiently

Simone waits patiently in the truck while dad attaches trailer lights to the tent trailer.

Return to the Sea

Simone stands by crabs we decided to spare being cooked.

What the heck are these?

Simone checks out the score from our first venture crabbing. Seven keepers!

Fun with Seaweed

Simone gallops with a giant piece of seaweed on the beach in Waldport.

Seattle Shade

Simone cools off in the shade at Aunt Mary's house in Seattle.

Please?

Simone rests her head on the ottoman, giving us that "please can we do something" look.

Ready to Sand

Simone grabbed a mask to help sand as we worked on building the arbor over our deck.

Templeton

Simone cuddles with her stuffed rat Templeton on the lawn.

Waiting

Simone patiently waits for someone to drop her a tidbit of something under the table.

A Dip in Sutter Creek

Simone takes a little dip in Sutter Creek, an old-gold panning town in California.

Volcano

Simone gallops through a creek at Aunt Elsa's house in Volcano, CA.

Simone Cone

Simone wades her way through the deep snow up on Carson Pass on California's old Highway 88.

Flume Trail

Simone sits next to the flume on Mt. Davidson high above Virginia City.

Guard Watch

Simone looks out grandma and grandpa's bedroom window in Virginia City, NV.

Snuggling with Grandpa

Simone enjoys a bone on grandpa's lap in Virginia City.

Roadtrip

Simone looks longingly north up I-5 as we drive south towards Nevada.

Wayfarer

Simone enjoys the fire during our stay at the Wayfarer Inn in Vida, OR.
Coincidentally, it was also her sixth birthday today!

Peoria

Simone takes a rest by a drain at a park down Peoria Road.

Snuggle

Simone snuggles on mom's lap one lazy afternoon.

Sleepy Girl

Simone snuggles on dad's lap.

Bedtime

Simone and dad crashed on the couch.

Humongotongue

Simone plays with her new humongotongue, courtesy of Sam and Jess ;)

Thirsty Girl

Simone gets a quick drink of freshwater from a stream leading to the ocean at Seal Rock.

Chew Toy

Simone frolics with a piece of driftwood at the beach.

Coy

Simone's coy look.

On Duty

Simone checks things out as we pack up and get ready to go.

Cabin Time

Simone takes it easy out at Dennis and Mary's cabin at Three Rivers.

Where's the frog?

Simone looks for a frog in the vegetable garden.

Lice!

Simone somehow managed to catch lice. Here, she tolerates a bath using an insecticidal soap in an effort to try and get rid of them.

Luau

Simone takes it easy in the shade at the luau and pig roast that we hosted today in our backyard.

Yachats

Looking out on the ocean in Yachats.

Surf Play

Simone plays in the surf in Yachats.

Seal Costume

Simone got wacky with dad's shirt this afternoon, and we ended up pulling the sleeve on over her head. We think she looks like a seal!

Mary's Peak

We took a hike and had a picnic on top of Mary's Peak today with the Kings. Simone loved running through the tall grass!

The Cove

Simone contemplates a swim at the Cove, outside Madras, during the 3rd annual Prince Family Reunion.

Fun with Balloons

Simone plays with the balloons left over from Bonnie's birthday party.

Lounging

Simone enjoys laying in the tall grass on a hot summer afternoon.

Huh?

Simone's quizzical look.

Fort Hoskins

Simone waits for us as we hike up the hillside at Fort Hoskins, near Kings Valley, OR.

Simone rests with dad at the top of the hill.

Spring Picnic

Simone enjoys the sunshine on a spring picnic out at Tyee Cellars, off Bellfountain Road.

Nap

Simone takes a nap, using one of her toys as a pillow.

Dressing Up

We were being silly tonight and decided to dress Simone up in Gary's shirt. She tolerated it well, and we couldn't help but giggle ourselves silly.

Alsea Falls

Cold and wet from a winter walk at Alsea Falls, Simone wonders when we can go home.

Multnomah Falls

Simone and dad pose in front of Multnomah Falls, on the way to Thanksgiving in The Dalles.

Driving the Bus

Simone drives Grandpa Jim's bus in Madras.

Stroll at Seal Rock

Walking on the beach at Seal Rock.

Demure

Simone's demure look.

Downtown Dog

Simone greets the statue of the dog in downtown Corvallis.

Run on the Beach

Simone runs gleefully on the beach in Newport.