David and I rented a camper trailer in Wells, Maine for the week which we shared with my sister Kristina, her hubby John, my nephew Thomas and my niece, Kate.
Here are some of my favorite photos from our time…
The “I would rather be surfing” family portrait shot…
The 7 Year Old Happily surfing shot…
The Momma and Dadda Love shot…
The “I am two and I am gorgeous” shot…
Rocks painted by nephews and nieces and left around the trailer for the Rock Fairy to find !
(I named this one “Quevousfaites”, Katie’s version of “Whatcha doing ?” a common phrase of the week !”
You know the Rock Fairy really loved this one !
Hot sunny summer days mean masses of humanity and umbrellas on the beach…
We joined them and chose to enjoy it all !
Major exception was the men in Speedos – can’t say I enjoyed them. Made me kind of ill really. TMI visually, TMI!!!! (too much information)
Unless you are an Olympic swimmer in a competition swimming pool, Speedos should be illegal (do you hear that, 40 something men who couldn’t have pulled one off when you were 20 either!)…
Sorry for the rant…
Back to the photos…
One thing that was extra special about having a trailer near the beach was that we could visit the beach a second time in the evenings when it was cooler.
The beach at Wells, Maine also allows dogs on the beach after 6:00 pm.
Guess who was in heaven !!!
Miss Chica was a star, racing after that blue rubber ball in the surf !
This was one happy, sandy, wet puppy !
Her Momma and Dadda were pretty happy too…
Ahhh, beach love….
Not much art being made, though…
Too busy creating life-long memories…
I did have one quiet morning where the art journal came out…
Art journal page - “Artist in Residence” – July 2010
Artist in Residence job description… 
We got home Saturday evening and spent the day yesterday brushing sand off of things, missing our little family from La Conception, and getting ready for going back to the regular schedule of life.
We did go see “Despicable Me” late in the afternoon as well. Have you seen it ?
Loved it !!!
Especially Agnes (littlest chickie with the high pony and sweet, sweet heart)…
I kind of think I am Agnes in a lot of ways…
Here is a clip of my favorite scene in the movie…”It’s So FLUFFY!!!!”
The movie made me laugh and laugh…a perfect treat to end our vacation week with.
Monday means studio time, blog time, and meditation class tonight…
All that with a sun-kissed nose and rested and happy heart…
Hope your Monday is great too, Beautiful Ones !
We've spent some time at that particular beach, and love it :) My inlaws have a condo up the road from there!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes... never a good thing to see speedos...
So glad you had a wonderful time!!
Gorgeous post! So Alive - like you!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day/week. I love you,
Mom
welcome home!
ReplyDeleteyou are being published!!! YeeHaw!!!!
Fab post and who wouldn't love to be wet and sandy like Chica. I love it that Maine allows dogs on the beach after 6:00. They deserve some swim time too. Totally agree about the speedos- ugh! xox Corrine
ReplyDeleteSo much HAPPY here!! From freshly painted toes, to rocks for the rock fairy, to sandy everything... it's... it's... well, it's JUST SO FLUFFYYYYYY!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Miss Kim!! (I have to go see that movie now :D )
So much happy, indeed! We hope to see Despicable Me soon, too. - Kikipotamus
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful, happy photos!! Everyone looks so rested and fed!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved it!
And the speedos thing...I totally agree too!! Definitely TMI!!
Hugs
SueAnn
i'm so glad you're home with a heartful of memories and smiles....and ummm, sand :)
ReplyDeleteand that clip....too funny !....now i have to go and see that movie !
I can feel the holiday vibe coming off the page Kim. Beauitiful, happy pics.
ReplyDeleteIn Australia we call speedo's 'budgie smugglers'(as in budgerigar) LOL :)
Ah, the age old question about speedo -vs- long short style suit. For some reason the speedo has made a comeback this summer - with longer legs though. Yes, yes TMI. Mind you, the same goes for women's suits, IMHO. That looks like one happy, wet, smelly dog! You'll be finding that sand for weeks, nay - months to come! But nothing quite like a beach vacation either.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had tons of fun! Love your banner so cute!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had an awesome time with your family at the beach ~ some very nice photos as well! These are the days you think back on in the dead of the winter, eh?
ReplyDelete(The stones were precious too!)
Great pics of your quality time at the beach, I love the painted toes!
ReplyDeletebeach love is one of the BEST loves all around!
ReplyDeletei can't stop watching the movie clip...wiping tears...it's so funny I'm gonna die! will definately see it this weekend! miss you!!xoxlinda
ReplyDeleteAre you sure that we're not long lost sisters? You are such a mirror of me...the love of the beach especially. Looks like you had an awesome time; I'm so pleased and happy for you.
ReplyDeleteArtist in Residence...that's one sweet job for the Queen! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAlso...."Fluffy!!!" LOL Can't wait to see the movie. It looks like your week was sublime!
Great photos Kim!!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree will you about beaches and speedo's and, and....
My favorite time at the beach is in the vening whent he light tis so golden and glowing and the beach is empty and you can just take int he sounds of the rolling surf- pure bliss!!!!
Great photos Kim!!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree will you about beaches and speedo's and, and....
My favorite time at the beach is in the vening whent he light tis so golden and glowing and the beach is empty and you can just take int he sounds of the rolling surf- pure bliss!!!!