second cousins

Had a short but wonderful visit with the Holloways and Leonards at their vacation rental in Westport. A gorgeous evening, great food, and nonstop talk. But wait -- there's so much more to catch up on -- we have to visit again soon!

See more photos of the evening here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucyloomis/tags/westport/

why is kyria stabbing grandma with a fork?

Finally getting around to sharing these photos of our summer visits. Pictured are Kyria, Mom, Fransje, Livy, Claire, me and Hannah. A whole bunch of goofy girls, I'd say.

at the beach

Here are Hannah, me, Livvy, and Claire on Craigville Beach. Fransje and the girls spent a day with us, walking talking, sharing lunch, and having ice cream at (where else?) Four Seas. Does anyone else notice that Hannah is going to be taller than me any day now?

We've had fun company this summer (see Kyria's blog for her notes on visiting the Boston area). Taking some time off as the summer winds down. Day trips, school shopping, relaxing. Hannah's camp is over, Nick aced summer school and is finishing up work Labor Day weekend. I'm trying to get in a few more days of swimming, a few more visits with friends, a kayak trip around Barnstable Harbor, a tribute to Kurt Vonnegut at the Barnstable Comedy Club, and a dinner or two on the town.

--Much love.