Crafty time

Well, this weekend I finally took the dive and started the cushion project. I started with recovering the backs (we're keeping the foam on those). After a lot of hours, seam-ripping, bad words, a few tears, and even a bit of blood, the backs are done. They certainly aren't perfect, but they look much nicer than the dingy blue ones. Not sure when I'll get the motivation to start the bench seats (with their brand new, thicker foam!), but for now I'm content to sit here with my mojito.

White House Easter Egg Roll!!!

The title says it all! We were super lucky to snag tickets to this year's event and we had a great time! 2 hours went way too fast, but we hunted eggs, rolled eggs, and watched some of the kids' favorite Disney Channel performers. We ended the day at Olde Bay Tavern in North Beach for an amazing meal. Awesome day!

First stop--the egg hunt.  Trent rocked!

Look!  It's the Powers family on the South Lawn!

Trent tackles the classic egg roll.

Katreina is on a roll!

She's really excited (so was I!)

Home again

Bittersweet day...returning "home" after a great time with the family. It's nice to be back so we can de-salt and de-grime the boat, hunt for Easter Eggs, and get ready to head to the White House tomorrow, but I'd be just as happy hanging out at an anchorage, many more days away from returning to work. We sailed for a few hours today before it just got too gusty. 20-25kts greeted us as we tried to dock, but the Captain parked with ease. And the breezy egg hunt was a success!

Full sail (for a little bit!)

Underway rigging work (we're watching way too much Volvo Ocean Race coverage).

The hunt is on!

Katreina bringing home the eggs.

Sporting their Easter PJs.

Day 8--to MD!

Today started out with some pretty rough seas and some hard slamming, but this afternoon it calmed and we had a nice transit to Solomons Island. The big excitement for the kids was getting to decorate Easter eggs! Tomorrow we will be home. Laundry, ironing, and freeing the boat of its coat of salt and grime all await us!

Katreina spent lots of time on deck.

My cute little egg decorator!

They did a great job, and we even had to call the wine glasses into service!

Day 7--Nada!

With 30+ knot winds out on the bay today we smartly stayed put at our solid anchorage in Fishing Bay near Deltaville, VA. A lazy morning of showers and playing gave way to a breezy afternoon dinghy ride to the nearby marina. A 1-mile walk to town showed there wasn't much there, but we did get ice cream, poked around a marine consignment store, and hit up the 7-11 for some milk and eggs and slurpees for the kiddos. Another mile walk and a dinghy ride and we were back home, reading and relaxing. Katreina manned the grill for a terrific dinner of turkey burgers, then I boiled the Easter eggs (hope to decorate then tomorrow!). Frank also played with the new generator, running it for a bit to give our batteries a boost. In short, it was definitely better than getting beat up on the bay all day!

Our nice walk to/from town through farmland.

Goofballs!

Katreina making turkey burgers for the crew.

Adult time!

Pretty moon.