Exhale

For a slow summer, it’s been full. Full of horse camps…
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Full of reunions with cruisers and ex-cruisers (sv Night Music and sv Midwatch). Thank you to Bob and Kimberly for hosting us and regaling us with stories of their amazing transatlantic adventures.
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We were thrilled to meet Night Music’s new addition.
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This summer, V has found a kindred spirit to journey into imaginary worlds. These two could literally play horses and Littlest Pet Shop for hours.
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Tig has managed to squeeze in a couple of fishing trips. He even took our neighbors along.
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And this almost-four-year-old….I didn’t realize how much he had grown this summer. Or that he can snack and drive at the same time.
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My lil’ O has declared that he, too, works at the boatyard, just like daddy.
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With the kiddos birthdays coming up, I’m reminded that the expansive days of summer are drawing to a close. I can feel it, like watching a glowing red sun set. Hopefully we’ve tucked away enough memories to hold onto during the cold winter months ahead.