May 26th, 2004
Moms and toy boats
A favorite activity at the annual Anacortes Waterfront Festival is the boat-building area sponsored by the Fidalgo Island Rotary Club. Due to cramped quarters, boat-building teams usually consist of just one child and a parent. I come from a family of six children, so I already know what a critical role mom plays in a happy childhood. Still, I was impressed by the number of moms who grabbed saws, hammers and nails to help their girls and boys turn blocks of wood into sailboats and fighting ships. My favorite among these photos is the fourth shot, where a trusting mom actually held a nail in place while her son wielded a hammer. Good job, moms!