Step Beach

I could get used to this.

I finally made it down to Step Beach for my first ocean swim. My kick is pretty good, according to Uncle Scott.

I have to admit I ate a lot of sand today. I know I've previously implied that sand-eating is weird, but I just had to try it.

I also people-watched with my pal Harry. I have to say I was not amused by some of the outfits I saw people wearing. Thankfully -- for you and for them -- I did not take any photos of the nonsense.

Island Life

I'm getting used to island life. Today I met the author of Nat, Nat, the Nantucket Cat, Peter Barnes. Real nice guy; works for Fox News. Let's not hold that against him.

Then I met another local celebrity, my cousin Julia. We had a ball! No, really. We had a ball. We were throwing it back and forth. Then I ate a magazine.

At dinner I tried something delicious . . . LOBSTAH!!

Do I have something on my face?

I offered to eat the check.

Mesh Prison

Is it really a vacation if I have to spend half the time in a mesh prison? Even if the mesh prison comes with a water view? I amused myself with this new teething toy that Aunt Lil and Uncle Perry gave me today. I think it looks quite fetching as a tiara.

I spent some obligatory Milk-Lady time with You-Know-Who. She seemed to enjoy it.

Then I had some real fun with Aunt Lil a.k.a. Aunt Lily Pad. She's a hoot.

And I tried to catch Uncle Perry's nose a couple of times. His a.k.a. is "Uncle Perry," by the way.

Later, I spent some obligatory time with Milk Lady's Husband as the sun went down. He seemed to enjoy it.

Rainbow Fleet

This morning, I watched the wooden sailboats heading out of the harbor for the Opera House Cup race.

I hung, literally, with Milk Lady's Husband, Uncle Scott, and Aunt Cammy.

But I didn't hear any opera singing or see any houses or cups, so I don't know what that's about. All I can say is that there were a lot of sailboats. Also, I couldn't play in the sand, because someone claimed I would eat it, which is ridiculous. Who does that?!?

Later, I played ball with Grampy.

And I tried to eat Grammy's necklace -- one of my favorite pastimes.

My Trip to Nantucket Begins

I had lunch at Slip 14. I recommend the oyster crackers, broken into bits.

I entertained myself with a simple toy,

and read a book.

Earlier, I kicked back at the Farmers and Artisans Market with Farmor.

Saturday in the Park

I headed over to Virginia Avenue Park for a picnic with my schoolmates. I tried out the hula hoop for the very first time.

I got the hang of it after just a few tries. And I didn't even have to stand up to do it.

Later, I checked out the water fountains, which are awesome.

I tried to wiggle my way over to the water, but somebody caught me before I could get there. Next time, I'll have to be quicker.

Chuck E's in Love!

I hung out with my pals at the beach again for another concert; this time we listened to Rickie Lee Jones and ate chocolate chip cookies. Well, I ate sand, but other people ate the cookies.

I have dreams of one day riding the ferris wheel on the pier.

I have nothing to say about this silliness. I will note that I do not yet dress myself.