June 2008

June 1, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />View of the new fence from the kitchen atrium door. June 1, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />View of the new fence toward Ed's house from the lot corner. June 1, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The new fence, looking towards Donna's house. June 1, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />White bleeding heart. June 3, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Bobolink. June 3, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />A family of Canada geese. June 3, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Canada geese. June 3, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Alligator snapping turtle in the middle of the road. June 3, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Alligator snapping turtle, about three feet long, in the middle of the road. June 3, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Beach rose (rosa rugosa). June 3, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Semipalmated plover. June 3, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Mute swans (and a cormorant's neck) from Stage Island Pond Overlook. June 3, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Ducks over Stage Island Pond. June 3, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Great egret at Stage Island Pond. June 3, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Great egret at Stage Island Pond. June 3, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Spartina salt marsh. June 5, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Willet. June 5, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Poison ivy, lots of it everywhere. June 5, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />American goldfinch after taking a bath in a muddy puddle in the middle of the road. June 5, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Cowbird. June 5, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Rhododendron in our yard. June 7, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Carl's and Egils' birthday celebration.<br />Miranda, wearing her fisrt soccer medal, looking at Melody's wedding dress as Joyce describes its intricacies. June 7, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Carl's and Egils' birthday celebration.<br />Bonnie. June 7, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Carl's and Egils' birthday celebration.<br />Uldis and his mother Mirdza. June 7, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Carl's and Egils' birthday celebration.<br />The combined age is getting up there. June 10. 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Salvador's and Asuncion's visit from Spain.<br />Asuncion and Salvador demonstrating the use of the heavy watch that they gave Egils as a self defence weapon. June 10. 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Salvador's and Asuncion's visit from Spain.<br />Joyce and Asuncion looking at the Spanish Tapas book that she and Salvador brought. June 10. 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Salvador's and Asuncion's visit from Spain.<br />Salvador and Egils, who is demonstrating the use of the swivelling screen on his camera. June 10. 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Salvador's and Asuncion's visit from Spain.<br />Asuncion, Salvador, and Joyce in the driveway. June 11, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Salvador at the breakfast table. June 11, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Asuncion at the breakfast table. June 11, 2008 - Whalewatch trip out of Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />Joyce, Salvador, and Asuncion on the "Prince of Whales". June 11, 2008 - Whalewatch trip out of Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />Humpback whale. June 11, 2008 - Whalewatch trip out of Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />A humpback takes a peek at the other whalewatch boat. June 11, 2008 - Whalewatch trip out of Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />Humpback whale. June 11, 2008 - Whalewatch trip out of Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />A humpback whale tail. June 11, 2008 - Whalewatch trip out of Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />The markings on the tail identify this humpback as "Owl". June 11, 2008 - Whalewatch trip out of Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />Humpback whales have two blowholes. June 11, 2008 - Whalewatch trip out of Newburyport, Massachusetts. June 11, 2008 - Whalewatch trip out of Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />Newburyport. June 11, 2008 - Whalewatch trip out of Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />Basin and Firehouse Center. June 12, 2008 - Ogunquit, Maine.<br />Joyce, Salvador, and Asuncion on the Marginal Way. June 12, 2008 - Ogunquit, Maine.<br />Along the Marginal Way. June 12, 2008 - Ogunquit, Maine.<br />A sculptural object. June 12, 2008 - Ogunquit, Maine.<br />Perkins Cove. June 12, 2008 - Wells, Maine.<br />Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.<br />Ferns. June 12, 2008 - Kennebunkport, Maine.<br />View from the Clam Shack while we were enjoying the best clams and scallops anywhere. June 12, 2008 - Kennebunkport, Maine.<br />Former President George Bush's estate and summer residence at Walker Point. June 12, 2008 - Kennebunkport, Maine.<br />Former President George Bush's estate and summer residence at Walker Point. June 12, 2008 - Portland, Maine.<br />Beals Ice Cream, where we indulged. June 12, 2008 - South Freeport, Maine.<br />Harraseeket Lobster - eat in the rought.<br />Asuncion reassembles her lobster for the photo. June 12, 2008 - South Freeport, Maine.<br />Harraseeket Lobster - eat in the rought.<br />Asuncion and Salvador. June 12, 2008 - South Freeport, Maine.<br />Harraseeket Lobster - eat in the rought.<br />Asuncion and Salvador. June 13, 2008 - Marrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Salvador and Asuncion at breakfast<br />before heading for Los Angeles and their western adventure. June 14, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Field off the Pines Trail parking lot. June 14, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Field off the Pines Trail parking lot. June 14, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Most of the sand around the rock has returned. June 14, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts. June 14, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Strange creatures ply the skies. June 20, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Baiba. June 20, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Ronnie. June 20, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Joyce. June 20, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Baiba made me a (belated) birthday cake. This is a slice of that cake. June 20, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Gisela and Julian. June 20, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Joyce and Baiba studying the label of the dessert wine. June 20, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Gisela. June 20, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Julian. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Gisela and Julian. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Baiba and Ronnie's new home on the 2nd floor. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />View of Baiba and Ronnie's condo complex diagonally across from their condo. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Back at the old ranch. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Gisela at one of her favorite pasttimes. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Elevenses: mojama (air dried tuna), boquerones (fresh anchovies) and bread. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />A pensive Julian. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Getting ready for the party. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Joyce, Eriks, Juris, Nancy, Krista, and Marc. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.Gisela and Nancy. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Nancy, Bob, and Gisela. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Gisela and Julian enjoying Kirchmayr's chocolate dipped strawberries. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Alina, Luciana and Oliver. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Alina. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Luciana. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Oliver. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Mary Anne. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Carmen. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Gisela. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Sofia, Gisela, Julian, and Carmen. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Gus. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Gisela, Ronnie, Carmen, and Julian. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Ronnie and Carmen. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Alan, Alina, and Giuliana. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Baiba, Juris, Nancy, Eriks, Ronnie, Krista, and Marc. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Julian and Gisela. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Leslie. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Joyce, Alina, and Giuliana. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Giuliana. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Sofia and Baiba. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Sofia and Baiba. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Luciana. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Julian and Giuliana. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Gisela and Luciana enjoying Kirchmayr's chocolate covered strawberries. June 21, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Giuliana and her youngest daughter Alina. June 22, 2008 - Baltimore, Maryland.<br />Joyce, Julian, Gisela, and Baiba at lunch. June 27, 2008 - Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />Deer. June 27, 2008 - Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts.<br />Deer. June 29, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda and Joyce making an apron for Miranda.<br />Miranda pinning under Joyce's supervision. June 29, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda and Joyce making an apron for Miranda.<br />Miranda pinning under Joyce's supervision. June 29, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda and Joyce making an apron for Miranda.<br />Miranda and Joyce pinning in preparation of sewing. June 29, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda and Joyce making an apron for Miranda.<br />Miranda sewing. June 29, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda modeling the finished apron. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Miranda. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Matthew. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Miranda. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Marie and great grandchildren Miranda and Matthew. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Carl grilling steak and corn. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Vegetables to go with the steak. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Matthew meticulously opening one of his presents. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Matthew meticulously opening one of his presents. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Matthew meticulously opening one of his presents. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Carl showing Matthew a porcupine from Aunt Melody and Uncle Sati. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Matthew in his car, a present from his parents, and Carl helping with the steering. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Holly doing the steering for Matthew. June 29, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Matthew's 2nd birthday celebration.<br />Carl presenting Matthew with his birthday cake.