May 2008

May 1, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />An only tulip in our front yard. May 5, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Joyce's first photo with her new camera: Egils happy eating a cookie. May 6, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Our only tulip below the kitchen windows. May 7, 2008 - Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />Pig at Arrowhead Farm abutting the park. May 7, 2008 - Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts. May 7, 2008 - Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts. May 7, 2008 - Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts. May 7, 2008 - Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts. May 8, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Joyce and her artist friend Nancy. May 10, 2008 - Portsmouth, New Hampshire.<br />Con Tutti presents "Pirates and Lovers Sing in Spring" at South Church. May 10, 2008 - Portsmouth, New Hampshire.<br />Con Tutti presents "Pirates and Lovers Sing in Spring" at South Church.<br />Figure made of maps by Nancy. May 10, 2008 - Portsmouth, New Hampshire.<br />Con Tutti presents "Pirates and Lovers Sing in Spring" at South Church.<br />Joyce and Nancy. May 11, 2008 - Mothers' Day, Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda. May 11, 2008 - Mothers' Day, Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Carl and Matthew. May 11, 2008 - Mothers' Day, Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Mother Holly talking to Melody. May 11, 2008 - Mothers' Day, Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew, Miranda, Carl, and mother and grandmother Joyce. May 11, 2008 - Mothers' Day, Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Marissa. May 11, 2008 - Mothers' Day, Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Arianna. May 11, 2008 - Mothers' Day, Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda and Marissa at checkers. May 11, 2008 - Mothers' Day, Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Arianna, Joyce, Marissa, and Marie.<br />Joyce is the girls' aunt and Marie is their grandmother (and Joyce's mother). May 11, 2008 - Mothers' Day, Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew, who hardly stays still for a photo. May 11, 2008 - Mothers' Day, Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew. May 13, 2008 - Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />Moss covered rock. May 13, 2008 - Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts. May 13, 2008 - Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts. May 13, 2008 - Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />Baltimore oriole. May 14, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Masachusetts.<br />Greater yellowlegs. May 14, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Egret. May 14, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Egret. May 16, 2006 - Rings Island, Salisbury, Massachusetts.<br />Flowers in Nancy's garden. May 16, 2006 - Rings Island, Salisbury, Massachusetts.<br />Flowers in Nancy's garden. May 16, 2008 - Salisbury State Park, Salisbury, Massachusetts.<br />The "Debra Ann II" returning to port. May 16, 2008 - Salisbury State Park, Salisbury, Massachusetts.<br />Altered sign on "Ben Buttler's Toothpick". May 16, 2008 - Salisbury State Park, Salisbury, Massachusetts.<br />The mountains of Salisbury? May 16, 2008 - Salisbury State Park, Salisbury, Massachusetts.<br />A Lowell's Boat Shop dory which the owner dubbed "Black Crow". May 16, 2008 - Salisbury State Park, Salisbury, Massachusetts.<br />Seagull. May 16, 2008 - Salisbury State Park, Salisbury, Massachusetts.<br />Mockingbird. May 16, 2008 - Merrmac, Massachusetts.<br />Paul's birthday and our anniversary celebration.<br />An appetizer by Joyce. May 16, 2008 - Merrmac, Massachusetts.<br />Paul's birthday and our anniversary celebration.<br />Paul in a more characteristic pose. May 16, 2008 - Merrmac, Massachusetts.<br />Paul's birthday and our anniversary celebration.<br />Norma. May 16, 2008 - Merrmac, Massachusetts.<br />Paul's birthday and our anniversary celebration.<br />Norma telling a story, Marie, and Joyce listening while continuing to cook. May 16, 2008 - Merrmac, Massachusetts.<br />Paul's birthday and our anniversary celebration.<br />Joyce, Paul, Norma, and the back of Marie's head. May 16, 2008 - Merrmac, Massachusetts.<br />Paul's birthday and our anniversary celebration. May 18, 2008 - New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts. May 18, 2008 - New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts.<br />View south along the waterfront. May 18, 2008 - New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda admiring a seal. May 18, 2008 - New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew and Carl looking at the seal although Matthew was distracted by the camera. May 18, 2008 - New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts.<br />The admired seal. May 18, 2008 - New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts. May 18, 2008 - New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts. May 18, 2008 - New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts. May 18, 2008 - New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts. May 18, 2008 - New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts. May 22, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Joyce making Melody's wedding dress. May 23, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Removal of tree behind the garage.<br />The crane is being manouvered in place and stabilized. May 23, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The tree behind the garage being removed. Its base was starting to rot. May 23, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The tree behind the garage being removed. Its base was starting to rot. May 23, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The tree behind the garage being removed. Its base was starting to rot. May 23, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The tree behind the garage being removed. Its base was starting to rot. May 23, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The tree behind the garage being removed. Its base was starting to rot. May 23, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The tree behind the garage being removed. Its base was starting to rot. May 23, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The tree behind the garage being removed. Its base was starting to rot. May 23, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The tree behind the garage being removed. Its base was starting to rot. May 23, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The tree behind the garage being removed. Its base was starting to rot. May 23, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The tree behind the garage being removed. Its base was starting to rot. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano.<br />Nancy with her new camera. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano.<br />This event is also part of the Boston Portuguese Festival. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano.<br />This event is also part of the Boston Portuguese Festival. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano. May 25, 2008 - Sons of the Wind Farm in Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Festival of the Lusitano. May 26, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Joyce watering a crabapple in its temporary location. May 27, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The recently cut tree trunk is being carted away. May 27, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The recently cut tree trunk is being carted away. May 28, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Lilac bush in front of the house. It seems to be blooming more vigorously this year. May 28, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Lilac bush in front of the house. It seems to be blooming more vigorously this year.