stopping to eat the daisys

Tuey and I were walking yesterday when she spied an array of daisies growing beside the road. After touching several, she finally picked one (roots and all) and held it to her nose. From what little I gathered, it must have smelled good enough to eat.







Sadly, the flavor appeared to be a bit of a disappointment.

Berry Patch

A Real Page Turner

The Haircut

These photos are from a week ago. Tua's aunt, Nadine had the patience and the necessary tools for the first haircut. Tua really didn't shift much from the stance you see her in- courtesy of the
almighty television just out of sight. Tua's cousin Pacal looks on.

Pancakes

This week, Tua has had the pleasure of the company of her cousin Pascal, on holiday from Tennessee with his parents. As he is five months her senior, he much more tuned into the ways of the wide world than Tua, who has, for lack of a better desciptive, been following him around like the tail of a dog. She's amazed by his tact and has picked up quite a few tips just in watching. She has learned how to descend a staircase with regard to safety; she has improved on her spoon/mouth skills; and we think that today, she picked up the word "please".... but maybe I'm just imagining things again. Here they are yesterday swapping tales as they dig in at the Shaw's legendary July 4th pancake feast.

Choice Shots

Having arrived home just moments ago and not being able to sleep yet, I figured that it might just redeem the time to upload a few of my favorite photos from the trip.


The trail down and away from Glen Nevis.
Along the Caladonian Canal.


At Drumnadrochit....another day ahead, Jeremiah and Jessa are still all smiles.

Myself at trails end.,.. Inverness Castle at the head of the Moray Firth.

This final shot was (ironically) the final and winning shot of the league cup shinty match I attended on Saturday. The game is similar to ice hockey except it is played on turf and you are allowed to go without the conveniences of eye, head, mouth, shin, etc, protection. It is particular to only this part of the world.

dublin

we're in ireland for a day taking in sights we would have never seen otherwise. we took a room in a hostel near the city center and from here, we've been able to walk to most of our destinations with no trouble at all... The Book of \Kells is on display at trinity now ---- the 8th and ninth century gospel art is a very rich experience just in the viewing.... then lunch at st james's gate...early night tonight as we've got an early morning flight back to boston tomorrow....photos of this trip coming soon