Month: May 2009

Six Flags Great Escape

Day two of our Lake George adventure had us visiting Six Flags Great Escape. This time, it was William’s turn to have a blast. While Tristan, Cary and Mary Kate seemed to enjoy themselves, William was simply joyous. He road a boat, flew a plane, jumped on a motorcycle,...

Thomas the Tank Engine

Thomas the Tank Engine came to Lake George this year…and so did we! Together with Tristan’s friend Cary (and both families), we all treked to upstate New York for a ride on the famously Useful Engine. Tristan was concerned that the whistle would blow at any moment and remained...

Painting with Pop-pop

Tristan thought is would be a good idea if he helped his grandfather paint the garage door. Initially, Pop-pop thought this was a good idea as well… The door looks as good as new, so apparently, the teamwork paid off. Thanks Tristan and Pop-pop!...

Pond Redux

There have been a lot of projects around Stately Payne Manor recently. First, the winter freeze cycles destroyed our front steps and they were repaired by a quite impressive stone mason. Then the gutters needed to be replaced. This week, work continued on the back deck, replacing the rotted...

Mother’s Day

M is for the million things she gave you… We celebrated Mother Day this year with dinner at home. Steak, baked potatos and corn on the cob were the main course (actually, that sounds like a Father’s Day meal). William apparently enjoyed himself…Hopefully, the moms did as well....