- IMG 0455
Bianca hangs in there for midnight, with help from the pink Forever Lazy. - IMG 0459
New-dad Jesse soothes new-baby Elliot. - IMG 0461
(soothing achieved) - IMG 2856
A sunny Sunday presents an irresistible opportunity for oyster picnicking. - IMG 2858
Due to our neurotically early arrival, we secure the best table, right by the water. - IMG 2859
Bryan starts the fire. - IMG 2863
Then he shows our neighbors how to shuck an oyster. - IMG 2865
Sous even managed to relax. - IMG 2867
oysters on the grill - IMG 2869
Leslie and the view - IMG 2871
obligatory arm-out shot - IMG 0463
tablescape - IMG 2875
another arm-out shot - IMG 2876
Sous stands ready to clean the shells. - IMG 2877
the scene - IMG 2882
As the tide went out, a little beach presented itself, perfect for fetch. - IMG 2883
Bryan - IMG 2884
Andrew was able to join us for a bit. - IMG 2887
Sous - IMG 2888
Bryan lemons up an oyster. - IMG 2889
The crowd was not exactly what we expected, but entertaining. - IMG 2890
Bryan - IMG 0466
Sous - IMG 0467
We polished off quite a few. - IMG 0468
Heather and Elliot - IMG 0469
Heather and Elliot, closer - IMG 0472
refreshments at Elliot's 1-month birthday party - IMG 2892
The Barondess-Bylers - IMG 2894
Laurel, Thijs, Bryan -- all in birthday hats! - IMG 2895
Laurel and Elliot, and Thijs, and Sous, getting a good sniff in.