Month: July 2010

Our dear friend Boru the cat left us today. He was very sick, first suffering from diabetes, then Lymphoma and finally kidney failure. We think we extended his time with us in a meaningful way, but eventually, no matter how painful it would be for us, it no longer...

With the latest season of MadMen just starting, the local press is buzzing about the Ossining/Junior League references in the storyline. This lead to an article featuring Jennifer and her take on the modern Junior League. Check it out. (click here)...

It must be tough to have recently turned 3 and have all that pressure and stress of life hanging over you. It’s good that William can take a moment and relax...

Well, it appears that my concerns were well placed regarding the hole in the side of the house: When the lights came back on (and Deborah’s important “stuff” were removed), a sizable hole was found in the base of my old bedroom closet. It typical Dr. Who fashion, the...

You actually would have thought that a tornado passed through my parent’s neighborhood in Tappan yesterday. When I got the call that a tree came down in their yard…and took out my childhood bedroom, I was a bit concerned. But then came the added “but there is not water...

Here are some of the better pictures from William’s birthday party(s)…...

We sent an email to the people at Vineyard Vines a while back…and totally forgot about it until today. Apparently, they people over there have an eye for cute kids…in matching outfits.  Check them out on the Vine blog:  (permalink)...

William celebrated his third birthday with a pool party for a bunch of his friends. It was actually a bit cool in the shade, so many of the kids spent their time playing on the swings and climbing the castle. It’s pretty clear that William had a great time!...

For lovers of Lego and MC Escher, this is a must see…click here...

So, Tristan and William’s dad got bored of spending his days in front of a computer and needed to pound a hammer and rip some wood. This has resulted in plans for a playhouse for the boys. Originally, this was supposed to be a simple kit from Toys R Us…...