Author: tompayne

Tristan's Voice Mail

Tristan called his dad a while back but had to leave a message. It was so cute, it needed to be shared with the world:...

Count William von Dracula

William’s first teeth came in! Three at a time and in a slightly odd pattern. One on the bottom…and two on top. But the two on top are not his middle teeth, but the ones to each side…giving him the look of a baby vampire!...

Baby Abigail

Welcome Baby Abigail…born on February 6th at 7:20pm…8 lbs 12 oz…baby and mom are doing great. Baby Abigail Patricia shares her middle name with both Grandmas. Tristan and William are excited to have a new cousin…especially since Abigail is in the next town over....

A Visit to Anita's

Back in December, the clan visited with Anita and Anthony in their new Yonkers townhouse. Anthony took some digital pictures and at Anita’s insistence, had them printed out in traditional paper form. After that, Anita and Anthony took off for Florida. Eventually, Anthony send the digital pictures to Tom...

Happy Baby!

Have you ever seen a happier baby? and so proud of his new skill..sitting up! And what’s better than a good night story with dad....

Happy (6 month) Birthday, William

It’s hard to believe that William is 6 months old already. Part of William’s birthday celebration was a well-visit to the pediatrician. He was a trouper during his vaccination. A little clingly later in the day, but always a trouper. Stats: 20lbs 15 oz. – 30in....

Christmas with Tristan and William

Santa was very generous at our house… Tristan called Grandma to say “Merry Christmas!” Mom and Dad soon realized that Tristan would be happy with just this one gift… William loved his new Exersaucer Mommy shows Tristan his new “Jack’c Big Music Show” video. Tristan enjoyed his new camera...

Let it snow

This is what the house looked like during the first snow of the 2007 season. This is back when we thought snow was cute. Now that we have lived through the second snow, the “honeymoon” phase has passed. Tom is very thankful for the early Christmas present his mother...

A Visit with Saint Nick

Santa Claus welcomed Tristan and William to the North Pole earlier this month. To celebrate this auspicious occasion, we have sent out a commemorative card to all of our friends and family....

Getting to Know you…Christmas Edition

Welcome to the “Christmas Edition” of getting to know your friends. Jennifer’s Answers: 1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper unless the item is too big… then a bow 2. Tree–Real or Artificial? real… fake trees sort of depress me.. I like the falling pine needles and the...