Papa took this picture just as I was trying to explain how big the wolves are to someone my size. I had my arms outstretched and still couldn't measure up to them. I wish he'd let me compose myself before he released the shutter, sometimes. Daddy had a good grip on me so I couldn't get too close to the wolves.
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Papa was trying to make me smile so he could take my picture. Mommy got the message. Daddy was in the background reading about the wolves we were visiting at Wolf Hollow in Ipswich, Massachusetts. It was breezy there and my hair just wouldn't stay still. Come to think of it, neither did I.
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Mommy's holding Preston and Naomi's holding me while Daddy takes our picture with Naomi's camera. This was one of the entire eight seconds Preston and I sat still while they visited us from their home in Florida. Mommy says she and Naomi have been friends since the past century. How old are they, anyway?
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Mommy's friend Naomi was visiting with her son Preston and we went to visit Daddy's fire station. Preston and I got to sit on Engine Number 4 while Naomi took our picture. Luckily they didn't have an alarm or the siren would have deafened us!
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Nana Jan took this picture of Noah, me, and Chloe enjoying pizza at a concert on the waterfront during Newburyport's Yankee Homecoming. Noah and Chloe are Mommy's friends Carla and Mike's kids. Guess what? They live on an island! Yup. Martha's Vineyard. I love the beach, but I don't think I'm old enough to swim that far yet!
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Kim snapped this shot of me recovering from the contusions and abrasions to my exterior dextera patellar area after the horrendous crash shown in the last posting. You can see the bandaging required to aid my recuperation while elevating my traumatized limb. I prefer to simply refer to it as my "boo-boo." Maeve was totally without injury as so often happens in these accidents. We, the elders, suffer the most from the consequences of young and reckless drivers taking wild chances because of their lack of fear and feelings of invincibility. I should make a complete recovery, thanks to Kim's quick triage action and subsequent care.
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This photo was taken by Kim just prior to the crash! I kept telling Maeve to keep both hands on the wheel, but would she listen? Oh no. Always the thrill seeker, laughing, taking her hands off the wheel, driving too fast. What could I do? The controls on my side of the car were disabled. I braced myself for the impact. Far behind us, Abby looks on helplessly. Stay tuned!
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The three amigos, Lucas, Gracie and Maeve, swinging happily in Kim's play yard. Look closely in the background behind Lucas and you'll see Abby wishing she could join us on the swings. Silly puppy! She has too many legs for these swings! Photo by Kim.
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Here is my other playmate at Kim's, Lucas. When he was the "new kid on the block" we had a rocky start, but we're good friends now. He's like a younger brother to me (by only a few months) and we both watch over Maeve. Kim snapped our picture in the Animal Play Room.
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Maeve and I just clowning around for Kim, our daycare provider, so she can get a picture of us. I got the boo-boo on my knee from extra-curricular activities. I love the colorful bandaids. Maeve and I have become really good friends during our time together at Kim's. We have lots of fun here.
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Mommy's getting ready to turn me loose at the Relay for Life walk in Landry Stadium, Amesbury, for the American Cancer Society. She tells me Nana Jan and the Salisbury Garden Club participate and we do this to honor our relatives, friends and neighbors who have been, or presently are affected by this terrible illness.
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A birthday kiss for Papa. We were celebrating Papa's birthday and the last cookout of the camping season all at the same time. I can't be positive, but this may have increased the size of my slice of his birthday cake. Photo by Grandma Diane.
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"I don't know. I have no rocks. Where these came from or how they got here is a mystery to me, too. Maybe I'll just pick them up and put them in this handy bucket. If that's okay with you, of course, Mommy." Photo by Grandma Diane.
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Whee! This adult relaxation device turns out to be a fun, fast moving, sideways swing, if you put your mind to it! Auntie Ann and Nana Jan had us all to a cookout at the campground and Grandma Diane snapped this shot of me somewhat enjoying myself.
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Hee, hee. Mommy caught me trying to walk around in her shoes. She didn't say "No, no, Gracie." She told me to wait right there while she got her camera. I'm amazed. Guess if I look cute and let her take my picture I can get away with this sort of stuff. Keep this between you and me, okay?
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Grammy Sue told me I'd look fetching if I put lipstick on. Do you think this is a good shade for me? I think it's called "Beurre de Peanut," or something like that. I love the way it tastes. Grammy took this picture, so I guess she likes it. By the way, you don't think I'm showing off a little too much shoulder, do you?
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"Hot Potato, Hot Potato." Even when I'm out walking my dolly, if I hear the Wiggles tune Hot Potato, I just gotta dance! Don't know what it is, but, as they say, "When the spud moves you..." Photo by Mommy.
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I know I'm still too young to go to school, but Mommy thought it would be a good idea if I got used to doing some homework. So, here I sit with my new crayons, my new calculator and my new coloring book. Between you and me, I did not write my name in the book. Someone who shall remain nameless, unless I'm subpoenaed by a Congressional committee, wrote it for me. I can tell you that Mommy took the picture, however. © TEKfoto - Click in Photo to Enlarge

Who, me? No, I only climbed up on Grammy Sue's bulkhead to smell the flowers, Mommy, not to pick them. Honest. Photo by Mommy.
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I've got a secret. Can you tell by looking at me? You can't see my left hand in this picture, but my face gives it away. Around the little finger on my left hand I have Nana wrapped. Look at my face. Can you say, "Smug?"
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Hey, Dudes! I'm ready! Got Uncle Brent's cap and glasses, Papa's car keys, my suit and sandals, Let's roll. Somebody bring the Boogie Board 'cause "Surf's Up!"
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But I'm ready to go out and play in the water, Papa. Do you really think I need to worry about my hair style to just go outside and get it wet in the sprinkler? Seriously?
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Did I do something wrong? Why are you laughing? I thought I would be helpful and dress myself. And I thought you'd be happy I was able to get these clothes out of the hamper all by myself. One from Mommy and one from Daddy. You say they are boxer shorts and a bathing suit bottom? What does that mean? You wear them, don't you? I don't remember you laughing then. Mommy took this picture between fits of laughter.
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"Hot Potato, Hot Potato...oops!" Mommy caught me dancing on the sofa while watching the Wiggles on TV. I can't stop dancing when they sing. Know what? We went to see them LIVE last Friday in concert! They were great! (Did I divert your attention from the dancing on the sofa no-no?)
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Please, Daddy? Please? I'm not tired. May I go back into the water one more time? Please? We don't have to go home now, do we? I could just rest on your shoulder a little bit and then we could go back in the water. Please? It doesn't have to end, does it? Photo by Grammy Sue.
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Mikael is helping me learn how to surf. Well, mainly how to maintain my balance. Guess you could call this a dry run. Photo by Grammy Sue.
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Surprise, it's me again. On my own, running and splashing my way into the ocean at Ogunquit Beach. Grammy Sue was not far away, however, as she snapped this picture of me enjoying my day at the beach.
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Uncle Brent's friend Nicole's daughter Abby is showing me how to walk, kick and splash all at the same time. I understand former President Ford could not have learned how to do this. Abby is in her mid threes. Way older than I am. Photo by Grammy Sue.
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Here I am helping Daddy. He seems to have so much fun digging in the sand, that I try to prolong his enjoyment by putting a little bit back in the hole for every shovelful that he digs out. It helps fill in the hours, as well as the hole. Photo by Grammy Sue.
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But, Grandpa Dave, that's the Boogie Board I want to ride on. See? The one Daddy just rode in on? Please? It's right over there next to the bottle of hair mousse. Please? No one's using it! Photo by Grammy Sue.
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This is what I was so excited about in yesterday's photo, Daddy body surfing back to me on shore on a Boogie Board. I was waving at him to let me ride it. Doesn't it look like fun? Photo by Grammy Sue.
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Daddy, Daddy! Can I try riding on your Body Board? It looks easy and fun, too. Please? Photo by Grammy Sue at Ogunquit Beach, Maine.
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WooHoo! Do I love the beach or what? Grammy Sue snapped this while I was catching some rays incognito at the beach in Ogunquit, Maine. I was hoping I wouldn't be recognized in my disguise, but to no avail. My adoring public just can't get enough of me. Well, Taa-Taa. Off to more fun in the sun and sand.
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Hi, you look different upside down. Can you see what a nice day it was by looking into my eyes? Grammy Sue took my picture while I was doing what I'm supposed to do...Have Fun being a kid!
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Hole-y Toledo Nana Jan! This is, like, Totally Tubular. Okay, push, push. Wow! That's familiar! It's like deja-vu all over again! Isn't it? Mommy's at the other end with a camera this time.
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Camille and I were trying to decide on how best to accessorize our summer outfits recently. Unfortunately, reading Clifford's book did not provide any hot fashion tips other than that the "No Shoes" look is tres chic right now. Photo by Mommy.
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Mommy, are you sure this will work? How much more do I have to dig before I can see the Great Wall? May I go in the ocean instead? I'd like to practice my swimming lessons. Photo by Mommy.
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We're havin' a heat wave...a tropical heat wave. Not me. I'm the coolest bathing beauty on the beach thanks to Mommy and Daddy. They've rigged up my beach buggy (wagon) with an umbrella that gives me my own private shady nook. And it moves around with me! Cool, huh? Photo by Mommy.
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Grandpa Dave, lift me up higher. Up so I can see if there's any birdies up there, please? Photo by Grammy Sue.
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Mommy, Mommy! It swam right by me! It was this, no, THIS BIG! But I didn't hear any music. No dum-dum, dum-dum, dum-dum music. So, is it okay to go back in the ocean? I want to use the swimming lessons you've been taking me to learn. Photo by Mommy.
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Daddy taught me how to toast marshmallows. Not quite the same as a fluffernutter, but I understand now that things do seem to taste better when you prepare them yourself, even if they stick to your lips. Photo by Grammy Sue.
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Mommy, wait! You know I like to pick up pebbles when we walk, but I'm having a little trouble with this one. Could you carry it for me, please?
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I always take the time, even when on an important stroll through Nana's campground, to stop and smell the flowers.
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Nana Jan had to hold me back from joining the 4th of July parade around the campground.
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Here I am with Mommy watching the 4th of July parade at the campground where Auntie Ann has her camper. We had a cookout, watched the parade, and had a nice long walk around the camp and by the pond. I got to see lots of new things. I was pretty tired when we left for home late in the afternoon.
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Some of Gracie's admirers. Papa Tom, Grandpa Dave, Daddy Justin, and Great Grandpa Bumpo surround our Princess Gracie. Photo by Grammy Sue.
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I invited Daddy to come inside my UV Protector Tent to check it out. Next thing I knew, Grammy Sue was taking pictures of us! I didn't even have enough time to pose properly! Britney, I feel your pain.
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Uncle Brent's friend Nicole thought this hairdo would help cool me down. I'm not sure. I know I'm hot, but this looks to me as if I had been struck by lightning. My great uncle Paul's house was actually hit by lightning last Saturday. Bet it would have done this to my hair then, also.
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Oooh, this feels refreshing. I know this is called a water table, but it works better for me as a spa. When it's 93° out, this is the place to be. Da-da, would you freshen up the water, please?
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