seagulls and sea scenes

Let's be realistic here. Not every day at Seapoint, Dublin looks like this.

Some days look more like this:


But does that stop us from going out?

Nope!


We get our raincoats on... and we brave the elements. And there's always a sunny spell or two between the Autumn and Winter clouds.

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And did you know that the seagulls often warn us when the rain is imminent?

When they fly as far inland as our neighbourhood and we hear their characteristic calls, we know that it's just a matter of time before the rain arrives.

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And what way to shelter from the rain at Monkstown/Seapoint than to go to a puppet show at Lambert's! There's Mr. Lambert himself with his trusty friend Judge.

:D

Seapoint

Would you like to come take a paddle with Lorcan and Malachy on Seapoint strand at low tide? These photos were taken on a beautiful warm sunny day last Autumn.

In the background, the Martello Tower, around which bathers now gather by the score on summer days.

Dublin in the distance...

Howth peninsula across the water...

Seaweed to keep the toes warm...!

Can you see three little people over there by the shore?

Seaweed, crabs, tiny little fishies... the beach is a world of adventures when the tide is out!

Seaweed & mussels, alive, alive-oh!

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And where was Liam that day, you ask? Well, he was at his friend Louise's birthday party at the Lambert Puppet theatre:

sweet Louise

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introducing... Sandy

Meet Sandy, Granddad's new dog! She's a white German shephard and she's been part of the family since the end of last summer. Isn't she lovely?



She's still just a puppy and so she's very frisky and restless... but she loves going for walks around Kilbogget with Shay...

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Some extra shots from that same day... Malachy getting a little carried away on the swingset!

... and pretending to be a statue in the park ;)

And fighting with Lorcan over who gets to hold the grapes :)

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And a couple of colourful flowers from our garden, for good measure :)

sunday stuff

A typical Sunday for us -at any time of year- usually involves a trip to Dun Laoghaire, a hot-dog at the farmers' market in the People's Park, a play in the park playground... and a walk along the seafront to Sandycove and back.



The weather hasn't quite warmed up yet this year, but these photos were taken one late summer Sunday last year, when it was still mild enough to mess about in the water in our togs!

Splash time!

We ran into Hannah and her family that day too!

Castles in the sand...

Malachy (& Dun Laoghaire in the background)

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Later on, changing faces at the park:

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Treat time!

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