Sea Island

Seventeen days after celebrating the groundhog, we found ourselves again at an island retreat in southern Georgia. We understand that during this time most of the readership has been covered in snow, or at least cold. In order to offend the least number of friends and family, here is only a sample of the beach frolicking.



Lily Jane really getting the most out of her swing.



Stephanie poses in front of an early lighthouse on St Simon's Island.



Andy and Kate pose on top of the lighthouse. The platform is visible in the background behind Stephanie.

Pinewood Durr-bee

Andy's first Pinewood Durr-bee (southern pronunciation) went great. Always thrilled to wear his scout shirt, Andy arrived with his shin-y red car, perfectly weighted and well, uh, graphited.



The races were spectacular. Andy was so animated when his name was called and he put his car on the track. He lost a few heats and won a few. For every race, Andy pumped his fists in the air and shouted as the cars raced down the track. By the third heat, the other scouts would chant, "Andy! Andy! Andy!" as he moved his pinewood car into position.



It was truly one of the great moments of our year and we're so happy to be where we are with our friends around us.

Lexicon

Kate: Mom, I see a shooting star!

Mom: Actually, that's an airplane.

K: Well, I call it a shooting star.