The Butter Lamb Goes to Chincoteague

The Butter Lamb takes a ride on the kayak to enjoy the sunset.

Spring Break was wonderful with our families in Chincoteague. Our rental house was right on the water and Damien, Kay, Joe, Patty, David, Tullis and I kayaked and biked every day. Assateague National Seashore was right around the corner, and the bird life was incredible. We ate like maniacs, played music, enjoyed each other's company, cooked, read, made some collaborative art, and relaxed. The only bummer was the chilly weather. Often I found myself kayaking in my winter coat and hat thinking, "this just doesn't seem right for April in Virginia, no?" (Today it's 87 degrees here in Richmond). But despite the unusual brisk weather, we managed to have a wonderful time. It was truly beautiful there. We had a Polish Easter celebration which included Perogis and Butter Lambs, and Patty's famous Easter Breakfast. We also got very close to the wild ponies of Chincoteague, who looked so noble with their manes blowing in the wind.

David glides over the smooth waters of the tidal channels by our place.

The Schlaffers line up according to height.

The Johnsons enjoy the end of beautiful day.

Damien and Tully work on our collaborative piece featuring many birds including the "Sparrow De Dios."

Wild wild ponies, couldn't drag me away...

It was a wonderful vacation. We miss you all so much!