Snapshots on Sagres

Hello again!

Shea didn't sleep well last night, waking up once an hour throughout the night. However, he's been soundly asleep since about 5:00 AM. I, however, couldn't get back to sleep, so I've put together these posts. At least you get to enjoy the fruits of this early rising.

For some reason, in my post about trips to Boston back in July, I failed to post pictures of our tour of one of the tall ships. We waited in line for nearly an hour, but at last got to step aboard one of the ships, the Sagres out of Portugal. It was a gorgeous day and we really had a blast, as you saw in the earlier post of him playing in the sprinkler in Boston Common (I'll post a video of him dancing later that day too). I think these are some of my best pictures despite my lack of photographic ability. I'm waiting for the day I can follow Shawn around like a little child when he goes on a photo shoot, absorbing all that I can.

Anyway, enjoy these pictures!
Love,
Doug, Jess, and Shea

I really wish I had some photographic talent to capture the perfect lighting conditions here at Rowes Wharf.

Jess was trying to contain Shea while we waited in line to walk aboard the SSV Sagres

The wait was well worth it once Shea got to pull on bell lanyards and spin the steering wheel.

"This is way better than steering Mama's car."

"Pulling these lines and standing watch really wears a kid out!"

This is my favorite picture of Shea of all time! I can't truly tell you how this picture makes me feel. It's absolutely perfect! The look on his face, his hand position, the fact that he's looking up at the sails makes me so very proud as a Dad and fellow sailor. I intend to make prints for anyone who wants one, so let me know if you're interested.
I'm going to send it to the American Sail Training Association for their use once I learn how to properly protect my rights.