Summertime Adventurer Gifts

Ice cream van

'Been Away?' A piece of bread looks at a piece of brown toast as if it's got a suntan.

"Mom! Your cell phone’s ringing ... it’s Dad!"

Happy kids running abount with a 'Schools out' banner

'Those bears are so cute I wish we could have brought them home.'

When the world is Mud-luscious - e.e. cummings

"Do you remember, Peg—are we on our way out or on our way back?"

Sunbathing in Autumn

Children have their campsite ruined by an assortment of farm animals.

'Nope. I didn't see any dogfish.'

"Here's to East, West, South and Bridgehampton, and all the little Hamptons in between."

Segregated Beach

Driving on the Beach - Lifeguard on a hydraulic lift.

"Did you check the little patch of grass by the swing set?"

"Careful Hank, this one still has some fight in him."

Summertime.

'Wow! School's only been out for ten minutes, and I've already forgotten everything I learned.'

I'm carrying a tiki torch for you!

'Okay guys - lights out!'

"Hel-l-l-o-o-o-o Summer!"

Hen, pig and cow sunbathing turn into fried egg,bacon and burger.

"I'm glad it's Labor Day...all that endless summer fun was getting exhausting."

'No, you can't have a stick of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerrychwrudobwllanstisiliogogogoch rock. I'll get you on in Rhyl.'

I can't believe school's starting back up, Ernie! Yeah. What happened to summer?!!! Well, Frank we played baseball, swam in the lake, visited cousins, picnicked in the park, drank lemonade, rode bikes, went to camp, played video games, ate s'mores, learned magic tricks, caught fireflies, hiked long trails, gazed at stars, made ice cream, rode rides at the fair, built sand castles, read scary books, camped in the yard, watched fireworks, ran races, flew kites, grew vegetables, did chores, wate

Eating ice cream.

Ah, spring!

Why do I have to go to camp? What's the alternative? Fend for myself like the resourceful youth of old! Right! The kind who worked dawn to dusk! I'll tell your dad you'll be right over to haul mulch for the nursery. The baseball camp sounds plenty rugged!

Son burying his dad in sand

'I need a jump!'

'Just think...summer's coming, and everyday will be like Saturday morning!'

'No surf?'

Spring has arrived, the flowers they bloom. The birds start to sing a happier tune. Everything's great! I'm reborn and free! THUNK! Except from winter's potholes swallowing me.

"Coming soon...what I did over summer vacation...the podcast!"

"We can do this the easy way or the Hitchcockian way."

"It's right here in the brochure: 'Be sure to tip your fishing guide.'"