along the moormans

we had a little picnic along the full moormans river today. it was a good respite. 

tashi is leaving on friday to spend some time in the midwest with family, 

so this was our special june moment! 

when we pulled up an enormous blue heron flew off downstream.

there was much speculation about who might inhabit this cave.

everywhere we go, tristan brings a toy or three.  to the dinner table. on outings. 

to the toilet. in the yard.

  

there were a few quiet moments, mostly when we could get tristan to stop singing 
twisted versions of songs from les miserables, which he has been doing without stop 
since tashi was in the play.

do you see the spirits?

 do you see the smiles?