William wasn’t really prepared for Christmas morning, but Tristan had been waiting for it for the past two months. I don’t think either were disappointed. From all appearances, Santa was not impacted by the recession. > The morning was spent opening gifts at home and then we all gathered...

With the first major snow storm of 2008, the boys had an opportunity to try out their new sled. Dad had to go our an buy a new sled. There are three of them in the garage (this makes four), but they are of the old “Flexible Flyer” variety...

No, we didn’t invest in a new underwater camera. This is what happens when you bring a cld camera into a warm indoor pool. You need to wipe the lens free of the fog. It is clear here that William is enjoying his swim class! You never would have...

Just got back from haircuts, gas fillup and ice melt run. Started snowing as we left the barbershop. Tristan and William both sat on Joe’s chair by themselves…and then played around the store like little gentlemen while I got my hair cut. (I initially was going to put William...

Over Thanksgiving break, Tristan received some drumming lessons from cousins Chris and Mikey....

Thanksgiving 2008 was spent in Rochester visiting with Jennifer’s cousin Kris and family. Kris stocked the house with toys for the boys and food for everyone. The drive up was pretty uneventful. There was some snow along the way, but nothing to stop us from proceding. The roof rack...

This year’s Ragamuffin Parade featured the debut of Tristan and William’s costumes for 2008. Tristan long ago decided that he wanted to be Captain Hook and that his little brother should be Peter Pan. Dad joined in by donning a crocodile hat and an enormous alarm clock. Mom volunteered...

On another visit to Kent, Tristan and William discover the joy of leaves. The family would have had a fantastic new portrait…if only Tristan weren’t having so much fun!...

The Blaze is a pretty cool annual event that takes place at Van Courtland Manor in Croton on Hudson. They put out literally thousands of illuminated pumpkins around the old manor house. You really need a tripod to take decent pictures. The boys enjoyed it…and so did Aunt Patty...

The boys sat down for some studio photos. Have you ever seen two more photogenic boys!...