Grand Adventure III

Special visitors from Sherwood Forest

"Grandpa" is reunited with grandson (Ok, I'm still not sure I'M totally adjusted to the idea of my dad being a grandfather ... but, I'll be OK)

In a moment, I become "Uncle Mike"

William is shown off at the Chiropractor's office

"It's OK, William, someday you'll learn to appreciate all the publicity"

In which we arrive at Hammond Castle

My ever adoring mother

"Come on! I just want to see the castle"

Matthew gives us a debonair pose ...

William, STILL waiting to see the castle follows suit

What a view!

Find ME!

Personally, I like my angle better

Ok! Enough talk ... Entree Vous

Well said!

I'm liking that food!

A time for portrait art

Locksley 'imself is granted a special pass by the sheriff to join us

The local vineyard keeper and his beloved

Siblings Unite

"There! A ship. Dost thou see it upon the horizon?"

"Fear not, good sister, for if it is trouble they want, we shall protect thee"

"Then let them come"

Of course, not everyone takes to posing every second of the visit

"Oh! You messed with the wrong guy this time"

Warming up for action

Danger, for the moment passes by

With the coast clear of danger, I pass the camera on, and greet my bride

"Boy! Do I love you!"

Wow! I'm blessed.

2 Blessed Couples

What's going on here?

Oh, just ANOTHER picture! (can you believe it?)

Just when you thought we were done, the arches are filled again ...

... and AGAIN!

.... AND AGAIN!

Can you tell? We MISSED our sister!

"I want to sit next to her in the van!" "Avast fell nave, 'tis my turn" "Thou chattering cockatiel, defend yourself"

Be it decreed, Sisters must marry locally!

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The decree given, the baron returns to his castle.

Special treats

Would you believe that there is an ice cream that not only isn't bad for you, but is arguably actually GOOD for you? Purely Decadent made with coconut milk and sweetened with agave. Ahh ... does life get much better?

Hear that Willie? Open up!

Once upon a time, in a land not too far away. Three young men were training upon a beach

Far away, a young mother awaits the return of her love.

Training in the water to increase endurance

Suddenly something captures the young leader's eye

For there upon the shore are 4 half drowned fishermen washed up on shore like the pieces of driftwood they had become

"These men must be avenged and restored to their families"

And so they were. The end.

"Ok! Ok! Let's move out"

Chatting with the friendly locals (of course ... I have noticed that when we go anywhere in costume the "locals" become increasingly friendly)

A Beco Baby is an epic baby

"Those who go down to the sea in ships,
Who do business on great waters,
They see the works of the LORD,
And His wonders in the deep." Psalm 107

A time for huggin'

... which gives Bekah time get her baby fix until "her time" comes

Family get-together and exploring New Port

Grandma meets her first Great Grandson

Love at first sight

Four generations

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Coming from near and far, here they are ... family

Commemoration of the PT boats. For those of you who watched PT 109 with your dads, this is where J. F. K. got started. Read about the possible discovery here http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/07/0709_020710_kennedyPT109.html

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Caught napping

Technology is an important part of life. Hence, we like to break 'em in early.

What is it about the ocean that draws us ...

Melanie experiments with slower shutter speeds

Definitely time for a hair cut! (but, only one of them)

Church Picnic Time

After church, everyone gathered for a picnic.

Conversation ensues as it often doos

First upon matters with importance so light

But gradually talk shifted to wrongs not quite right

Forced vaccinations, could it cause us to worry?

All I can say is, I'm I glad I'm from Missouri

Political discussion dropped aside, we engage in Ultimate Frisbee

"Hey Chris, 'dja hear the one about the plane? No! Well ... don't worry, it's probably over your head."

Victory! Sweet Victory.

After all that excursion, nothing says "food" like meat on a stick.

"Eat me"

'Tis the season for love ... Bekah & my mom crash a wedding party going on on in the other part of the park

My siblings idea of portrait art

A time for music

With camera at the ready (sniff ... I taught her everything she knows) ... we head to the "Last Night Concert" featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic.