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.