Today, Liam, Gabe and I went out to spend a fall day with my parents at Guemes. Gabe and Liam took the rowboat out to Jack Island (off of Guemes) and spent a little time exploring the coves. 
The beach landing.
Liam climbs to a vantage point to view the surroundings.
Gabe climbs to a higher vantage point to view Liam.
Getting ready to row home.
Yes, as with every Bellingham garden, we have zucchini coming out our ears. We have it in bread, pancakes, soups, salads, etc. Recently, Liam has taken the large ones out and played baseball with them!
Here are a few shots from the zucchini patch.
Ta-Da!!
We spent an early fall weekend out on Lopez with our friends the Lockwoods. We explored some of the great beaches, including this one. Julia and Liam found a wonderful old piece of wood and enjoyed climbing.
Adding to the fort.
Making their next plan.
Well, I started back to work this week and it definitely feels as though fall is on its way! We had such a busy summer and here are a few more pictures....some of my favorites...from the past few months. Above, Liam and I enjoy a clam dinner at Guemes.
Liam-on-the-go picking flowers.
Liam and Julia (friend) in the boat at Guemes waiting for a ride.
Snack time at the beach.
Ah....summer.
One of our favorite summer treats is to visit with our friends, Emma, Ethan, Calvin and little Bliss when they come up the northwest in July. We went out to see them at their cabin on Shaw Island and we played on the beach for two days straight. Liam and Calvin are like "two peas in a pod" (two very, very energetic peas!).
Log rolling...what a team!
Auntie Jenny helps the boys dig a big hole....
....big enough to sit inside....
...two peas in a pod.
In July, we invited some friends out to Guemes for Gabe's birthday. It was a warm, sunny weekend, so we enjoyed the beach and ate our first dungeness crab of the season....yum! Here, Stella, Sonni, Tommy and Liam work on their beach fort.
Robyn helps two mermaids with their tails.
Shannon and her girls peer into tidepools.
Liam hunts for little crab.
The birthday boy gets served first (along with the kids) and dives into the crab feast.
Semi-miraculously, the entire six Mast children (plus families) were able to come together for a long weekend in August. It was so great to see everyone together at Cypress. We also have a new S.O. to add to the family (Adam, Gitta's boyfriend), who is wonderful. Annie's fiance, Sangram, was also able to come, which was such a treat. Here are some pictures from the weekend. Above, Gitta, Darcie and Lenie relax on the deck.
Liam and Finn toss rocks.
At the beach fire.
Adam, Chris, Lenie and Gitta go out for a paddle.
The Mast family photo 2009
Earlier in August, our dear friends, the Browns, came out from Colorado for a visit. We had so much fun at Guemes with them. Ruthie (6), Bella (4) and Ana Sophia (2) all ran around and Liam acted as the host....most of the time. Here are a few pictures from the week.
Just "kickin' it" at the beach...Guemes style.
Gabe acted as resident captain and took out the crew for many a boat ride. Here are the kids with my dear friend, Adriana, and Gabe driving.
Ice cream cones at Wynns.
We love summer!
Daddy got Liam his own backback and today, he and Liam took a little "hike" up the bike trail near our house. 
Hiking down the path.
At the river.
Our little outdoorsman.
We spent a week with our sweet cousins, Finn and Ashton. The day before they left, we all went to the Seattle zoo. Here are a couple of pictures of our little "hams" while we took a break from animal watching.
Standing at attention.
Giggles.
Are we done yet?!
I took these pictures last week when we went for a swim at Lake Samish. Liam took my hat and was being a clown.
Pensive Liam
Surprised Liam
Liam Liam
