Maya spent most of her time on the beach but did take time out to study gravity and human flight.

Nicolai was inseparable from his group of friends, and when he surfaced, he could usually be found on the basketball court.

Despite the ample supply of photogenic subjects, my favorites do not get a break from my photographic interest.

The adults are far more challenging to photograph. Why do we become so self conscious as we mature? I literally shoot from the hip to get candid images of my peers.

The people who attend Ferry Beach are all wonderful and each finds a way to share their gifts with the community. Whether it is officiating the croquet tournament, building the camp fire, watching the kids on the beach, or running the talent show, everyone finds a way to share what they love. Photography is my contribution and I make an effort each year to capture a portrait of everyone. The children are by far the easiest to photograph.

 
Ferry Beach has something for the entire family. Naturally the beach is the major attraction but it is also a perfect venue for kayaking, bike riding, and bird watching. Volleyball, extreme croquet and sand castle building feature prominently in the activities which culminate in a talent show on Sunday evening. This UUI owned summer camp includes several dormitories as well as a camping area.

Each Memorial Day weekend the family travels to Ferry Beach, Maine where families from the Concord and Lexington UUI churches gather to celebrate life and enjoy each others company. The kids have long standing friendships which are rekindled each year. Kyle elected to remain at home this year concerned that none of his friends would be in attendance this year.

 
Kyle mentioned that he is thinking about wrestling next season and as I looked at this photo I realized his strength training has already given him the requisite neck muscles to be successful.

 
While Kyle mingled, I found a few interesting subjects to photograph in the glorious pre-dusk light. The weather today could not have been better for an evening picnic. A keen eye will detect more than a flower in this photo.

 
Kyle and I attended his end of the season soccer party at Kimball Farm. I am glad he excels at soccer because I think you need to keep your eyes open if you want to be any good at football. The celebration/awards ceremony involves both the boys and girls Star club teams.

 
Jeanine’s vegetable garden is beginning to show signs of food. Not sure what this is but I am sure I will be eating it in a couple of weeks. I included the quarter to give a sense of scale. Maya checks the garden daily for progress.

No one enjoys Spring more than Nala who is happy to spend the entire day outside. She has worn a path through the garden (with no regard for plant life) along the road just inside the perimeter of her electric containment fence. At the first sign of a car or bicycle she sprints down the path to discourage any incursions onto our property. Absent these distractions she keeps a close eye on the field for any form of wildlife she deems unacceptable. Deer are at the top of her list. Speaking of running, I have been coerced by my colleagues to enter the Corporate Challenge Run next month. The 3+ mile event will draw 12,000 runners this year and proceeds will be used to fund summer camps for urban youth. This evening after work I joined my fellow team mates on a practice run. My knee held up very well on the 3.5 mile run but it is very clear that soccer endurance and muscles do not map to distance running at all. It was a challenge to keep up the pace with a group of guys that were not even born when I did my last training run for a road race. I am reminded how much more I prefer running after a ball than tediously in a straight line.

 
Jeanine and I took Nala for a walk around the neighborhood this evening and Maya joined us on her bike. It never ceases to amaze me how short Spring is in New England. In a matter of two or three weeks everything has turned a lush green aided by a greater than average amount of rainfall.

 
Sarinnagh celebrates her tenth birthday with Maya soon to follow. Maya and her friends got together and bought her an Ipod Shuffle and wrapped the miniature device inside a huge box hidden within one of three gift bags. All took delight as Sarinnagh slowly searched through the packaging to discover her present.