Month: December 2006

Merry Christmas!

Tristan’s first Christmas was a lot of fun for all involved. He seemed to enjoy unwrapping gifts as much as he enjoyed playing with the boxes after the fact. Boru seemed to get into the spirit of things as well. And Tristan doesn’t yet know that books are boring...

Merry Christmas!

Tristan’s first Christmas was a lot of fun for all involved. He seemed to enjoy unwrapping gifts as much as he enjoyed playing with the boxes after the fact. Boru seemed to get into the spirit of things as well. And Tristan doesn’t yet know that books are boring...

The Empty Stocking

This is a very touching sermon from “The Bishop’s Wife”. It seems quite appropriate for the season: “Tonight I want to tell you the story of an empty stocking. Once upon a midnight clear, there was a child’s cry. A blazing star hung over a stable and wise men...

The Empty Stocking

This is a very touching sermon from “The Bishop’s Wife”. It seems quite appropriate for the season: “Tonight I want to tell you the story of an empty stocking. Once upon a midnight clear, there was a child’s cry. A blazing star hung over a stable and wise men...

Tree Trimming in Kent

Tristan’s good friend Rory once again invited the Paynes up for a visit to Maple Stone, his family farm in Kent, CT. The weekend involved helping Rory’s dad steady the tree and collect logs for the fire. Tristan really appreciated the logs…and the resultant fire. He seemed to enjoy...

Tree Trimming in Kent

Tristan’s good friend Rory once again invited the Paynes up for a visit to Maple Stone, his family farm in Kent, CT. The weekend involved helping Rory’s dad steady the tree and collect logs for the fire. Tristan really appreciated the logs…and the resultant fire. He seemed to enjoy...

Late Night Pasketti

Pasta was on the menu after a nocturnal visit to the Bronx Zoo. Tristan celebrated his 9 month birthday with a trip to the Holiday Lights display at New York’s famous zoo. The visit was a gift of cousins Bobby and Danielle....

Late Night Pasketti

Pasta was on the menu after a nocturnal visit to the Bronx Zoo. Tristan celebrated his 9 month birthday with a trip to the Holiday Lights display at New York’s famous zoo. The visit was a gift of cousins Bobby and Danielle....