January 21, 2012
December 25, 2011
Christmas highlights
Highlights of the day: Leo sleeping until 6:30 am, his joy at getting an am/fm radio kit, taking hot oatmeal to the horse, new walkie-talkies that reach all the way to the pond, cousins and the 2011 Hess truck for all of them, building Lego and Erector set at the dessert table, floating the Lego boat in the tub, a great time playing “Catchphrase.”
December 23, 2011
Lemons and Peppermint Sticks: The Next Generation
Whereas his older brother Finn just ate the peppermint stick, Donncha gets the hang of this on his first try. Well, almost. The movie shows a little confusion about what you are supposed to do, but he does eventually get the hang of it.
December 17, 2011
Nigel’s birthday
Just a few quick ones here — it was an early Christmas with Mary and an early birthday for Nigel.
Leo and Finn helping Mary with her presents. Get ready to say goodbye to the tablecloth.
Listening to Connor tell a story, I’m sure.
The consequences of too many presents opened on the table!
Another delicious cake by Sophie
Sophie and Stephanie deliver the desserts.
December 11, 2011
November 25, 2011
More Thanksgiving 2011
And now photos of all the other kids and big people (and not just photos of Little D).
Making place cards
Sophie and Steph
We just fit in the dining room this year.
Natalie and Donncha on the porch
The big kids playing with the fire
All the kids.
And their grandparents
Donncha at Thanksgiving
We had a wonderful time — 19 guests this year, but one was cuter than all the other. Guess which one?
October 30, 2011
Halloween Snow Storm, 2011
Our big silver maple out front took a big hit. I’ve always loved that tree.
Above, last November. Below, today
Last week
And this morning
Much to the distress of our neighbors, most of our Halloween did survive.
October 14, 2011
Jupey and Joey
Sophie has already written a lot about the love our dog and cat have for each other. Home for the day with a sick boy, I got to observe it first hand.
