Author: tompayne

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...

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...

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....

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...

No, Tristan and William are not blitzed. This is just an example of what can happen with a poorly timed snapshot. Here is another shot…much cuter:...

These days, all of the girls at the gym think William is just the cutest little guy ever. From these pictures, you can see why: Tristan, however, is going for a more sophisticated look…...

Tristan shows William how to bounce…...

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The house was full of kids today when Tom’s friends and co-workers Tim and Mark brought their families over for a visit. Tim and Nancy brought Julia and Thomas while Mark and Vivian brought Melissa and Jenna. It took a while for Tristan to “thaw” from his nap, but...

Tristan discovered the wonders of the appliance-box hide out after mom and dad got a new oven....