Non-Island Getaway

Some days, especially after a particularly busy time or being homebound with illness/poor weather, I just need to get outside.  And, of course, my favorite escape is the ocean.  On January 6th, I "dragged" the kids and Mimi along for a little picnic lunch with a view.

Of course, no one was made to remain sitting the whole time so everyone ran...

(It had been raining, so I put Everett in his boots.  They did well to keep his feet warm and dry, but the stiff ankles made it very hard for him to get up when he fell.)

down to climb the trees!

While Emily and Mimi stayed back for some extra poses in the trees, 

Everett went to look at the ocean.

Emily posed...

Everett directed traffic on the path...

Pose...

People watching...

Smile...

Splashing.

Before too long, we all met up again...

 and Emily played around, going under my legs.

She wanted me to do the same to her...

but it didn't end as well.

Everett was a much better fit.

Mimi and Everett spent a few quiet moments walking together...

and then there was splashing...

before I had a turn watching the pelicans with Everett.

Somehow Emily ended up hanging from a tree branch...

but did eventually fall down.

Only to end up out on a limb again!

I had to snag one last picture of our beauty...

before bidding farewell to this.

Ah, the best medicine.