Author: tompayne

Steven's dad makes partner

Tristan’s friend Steven helped to celebrate his dad’s promotion to partner at his law firm. Steven’s mom, Rosemay, threw a very nice siore at Blue Water Grill, near New York’s Union Squre. The cake was nice…but Jennifer and Tom were seen making multiple trips to the oyster adorned raw...

The Buzz continues…

Tristan’s first Halloween was spent at New York’s Tavern on the Green celebrating with his friends from Baby Bites....

The Buzz about Tristan's Costume

Tristan participated in his first costume contest in Central Park this weekend. The fix must have been in, since Tristan got the loudest applause when the MC placed his hand over his head…but someone else one the enormous Sponge Bob doll. Kind of a blessing when you think of...

Tom gets quoted in the NY Post

‘NET LOSS IN PARKS CITY IS BUNGLING WI-FI PLAN: CRITICS By SAM GUSTIN October 23, 2006 — Bureaucratic bungling, incompetence and old-fashioned greed have short-circuited a plan to install free wi-fi in city parks, critics charge. Two years ago, the city Department of Parks and Recreation awarded a contract...

Tristan has 5…no 6…teeth

When Jen and Tom returned from their trip to New Orleans, Jennifer noted that her wonder boy had a new tooth…number 5. But during a later feeding, dad Tom did some checking of his own and found number 6....

A Big Easy Wedding

Jen’s friend Laurie spent most of her holidays at Grandma McNeely’s in New Orleans. So when it was time to get married, Laurie and fiance Richard thought is would be cool to get hitched in the Big Easy. and boy did they do things right. A Creole Shrimp Boil...

Tristan turns 7

…months, that is. To celebrate, he put on his new “Rensselaer” shirt. It’s size “18 months” and is already a little small. This is gonna be trouble....

Fall Foliage in Harriman

This weekend saw the leaves changing in Harriman State Park…and Jen, Tom and friends hiking once again to the lake at the end of the “red” trail. Friends Jeannette and Rob took some pictures, too. Click here to see those...

'git along little doggie

Tristan took his first pony ride today. There was a fair at the Dominican grounds in Orangeburg, near his grandparent’s house. This was also the start of Tristan’s first full night away from mom and dad. He spent the night at grandma and grandpa’s house. All went well…he didn’t...

The Office

Jennifer surprised Tom with a surprise visit to the office with Tristan. In order to give dad a break, Tristan took over for a while…...