A Girl By Any Other Name…

daphne on July 27, 2009

A rose by any other name is just as sweet. And so it goes for children, right? At least for our wildly natural, rocky coastline of a kid, Acadia, who got to meet her equally wild, equally rocky, equally beautiful namesake last week–

That’s my girl.  Acadia.  Bar Harbor, Maine was the next stop on our crazy never-ending summer road trip extravaganza.  We packed up the kids and spent four days in a cottage near the park.  Despite a chill in the air and some wet mornings, we toured the park, ate lobster, and went kayaking.

We also logged some serious beach combing time.

Some folks like to watch crime dramas.  Some like to knit.  Some try Valium.  For me there is nothing more relaxing than plopping down and combing the beach for sea-glass.  And there is no place better suited for this than Bar Harbor.

Perfect, sure. Beautiful, yes.  But edible? Not so much.  So when it came time for snack we moved on from seaside to hillside, where the Maine blueberries were just coming in.

I was in my element.  Happier than the clams that were being dug up all around us.  But all the wonder and natural beauty of our surroundings was nothing in the face of a couple of content kids harbor side.

Usually I have no problem remaining stoic where shopping is involved.  But I was powerless here.  What’s the point of having a destination child if you don’t cash on some really cool shwag?

9 Replies to “A Girl By Any Other Name…”

  1. Grace July 28, 2009 at 9:37 am

    Are you still there? If so buy her something with her name on it that she likes and I will give you the money. I think it would make a good bday gift!! The glass is beautiful but that picture of the girls is even better. I definitely want a copy. What a memorable summer you guys have given them.

  2. Dsladepi July 28, 2009 at 10:32 am

    Thanks for keeping up with the updates while on the road, I know it can’t be that easy, but you do have a lot of great material to work with. Such an amazing trip for you guys, you are all going to have great memories. I wish we had more of you in Cutchogue, but we loved the time we had. Have a blast in DesMoines and tell Kira and Cady that I love them.

  3. cookie slade July 28, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    this is a true…wish I were there…what a special gift you are giving to your whole family

  4. the mama bird diaries July 29, 2009 at 10:29 am

    so glad cady had the chance to visit her namesake.

  5. Lanie July 29, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    Great pictures! Good luck Kira we are cheering for you!

  6. Karen July 29, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    Daphne, WOW what a fantastic trip! I love that you went to Acadia! I hope that we can catch up in person when you get back! I’d love to see you! Good luck in the jump rope tourney.

  7. Grandpa Mikey July 30, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    can it be that the beaches of cold Maine have more beach glass than Cutchogue? The gauntlet is dropped. Good Luck in Des Moines. G-P M

  8. Kristen August 11, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Wow! Your kids will remember this forever! I just love it!

  9. Jill Mann October 27, 2009 at 11:41 am

    Looks like the girls are having a blast. You are showing them the world and I know you are having the time of your life as well. Your garden will keep.

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