Author: tompayne

William and Tristan – together at last!

Today, Tristan finally acknowledged that William exists. In past visits to the hospital, Tristan played with everything else in the room; the phone, Jennifer’s electric bed, the clasps on the carseat, but totally ignored his new brother. But not today. Tristan even kissed William goodbye and waved to mommy...

William – Day 3

Little William has spent most of his days curled up in a ball; eating, sleeping and…well, you know. The parade of visitors continues: Meredith, Patty (again), Aida (Tom’s long lost friend from California) and Heather. Big brother Tristan came for a visit again as well, but continues to deny...

William – Day 2

It’s now day two and Jen and Tom are coming to the realization that William is here to stay. The cute little guy is having a seemingly constant stream of visitors: Sophie and mommy, Lisa. A weepy Pennelope Turtlebay neighbor and dear friend, Olga. 2nd cousin, once removed (or...

Happy Birthday, William Michael

Jennifer and Tom are proud to announce the arrival this morning of William Michael. Mother and son are both doing well…and catching up on some well deserved sleep. Vital statistics: – 8lbs 3 oz – 21 inches – 8:41 am Click image above for more pictures William Michael is...

O Little Friends in Bethlehem

Tristan had fun in Bethlehem after meeting Mike and Ellen’s kids, Kathryn and Thomas. The trip was just a short nap to the west and the well rested Tristan appeared to have a good time. Mike and Ellen sent some new toys home to Tristan…including the musical Mozart cube...

Learning experience

Jennifer thought that Memorial Day weekend would be a great time to visit the Museum of Natural History. Apparently, a lot of other people had the same idea. None the less, the trip was fun and educational. Here Tristan is explaining the origin of the Eagle nebula to his...

A Day in the Park

Ok, maybe not an entire day; but certainly enough time to have some fun. While there is no photographic evidence, Aunt Tara found her way to St. Vartan’s playground for brief romp with her favorite nephew....

Happy Birthday, Ms. Hepburn

Saturday was the 100th Anniversary of Katherine Hepburn’s birth. Ms. Hepburn was a resident of Jen and Tom’s Turtle Bay neighborhood and she was very well loved by the community. Many people in the area got together to celebrate her birthday. Tristan had a great time at the party....

TP

Apparently, this is an inevitable scene in any home with a toddler....

Lunch

Tristan enjoys a roast beef sub while lunching al fresco in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza with mom and dad. (It’s actually mom’s sub)...