Back to the beach

Susan and Jake

Anna Alvarado, wearing my hat: isn't she a beauty?

We spent a couple of nights at the beach last weekend, came home for a few days, and could hardly wait to get back this weekend. There's never a dull moment with three children under 3 1/2, and we've loved every minute.

Pat's mother, Susan Kerns, flew down from Maryland to help out; she's wonderful with the children, and they adore her. I'm in awe of her stamina: after a day or two Jimmy and I are so tired we can hardly go, but Susan is like the Eveready Bunny.