Tristan is 3 months old!

Happy Third Birthday to Tristan! (Three month’s, that is) Jen is concerned that he is growing up too quickly, but Tom assures her that Tristan will remain her baby for a long time to come....

Anne Marie and Bob’s 30th Wedding Anniversary

Jennifer’s cousins Kimberly and Bobby threw a wonderful party for the parents to celebrate 30 years of wedded bliss. There was quite a turnout for the wedding-reception-like event. Many of the guests played “pass the baby” with Tristan. You can see him getting progressively more tired as the evening...

Anne Marie and Bob's 30th Wedding Anniversary

Jennifer’s cousins Kimberly and Bobby threw a wonderful party for the parents to celebrate 30 years of wedded bliss. There was quite a turnout for the wedding-reception-like event. Many of the guests played “pass the baby” with Tristan. You can see him getting progressively more tired as the evening...

Father Dwyer's 50th Anniversary

Father John Dwyer, a dear friend of the Payne family (and faithful dinner guest at the Payne house) celebrated the 50th Anniversary of his priesthood with his congregation at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan. The event was orchestrated by Tom’s mother, Laraine....

Father Dwyer’s 50th Anniversary

Father John Dwyer, a dear friend of the Payne family (and faithful dinner guest at the Payne house) celebrated the 50th Anniversary of his priesthood with his congregation at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan. The event was orchestrated by Tom’s mother, Laraine....

Sophie's Birthday in the Park

Tristan’s friend Sophie (daughter of Jen and Tom’s friends Lisa and Greg) celebrated here second birthday by throwing a party in one of New York’s wonderful city parks. Sophie’s mom provided cupcakes from everyone’s favorite Magnolgia Bakery. This alone attracted many of the adults to the party…well, that and...

Sophie’s Birthday in the Park

Tristan’s friend Sophie (daughter of Jen and Tom’s friends Lisa and Greg) celebrated here second birthday by throwing a party in one of New York’s wonderful city parks. Sophie’s mom provided cupcakes from everyone’s favorite Magnolgia Bakery. This alone attracted many of the adults to the party…well, that and...

Sunset Beach

Tristan took his first trip on an airplane to visit his relatives in the Myrtle Beach area. Although he slept through most of the flight, he seemed to have a good time hanging out with his mommy. After flying into Myrtle Beach, Tristan went with his mom, dad and...

Sunset Beach

Tristan took his first trip on an airplane to visit his relatives in the Myrtle Beach area. Although he slept through most of the flight, he seemed to have a good time hanging out with his mommy. After flying into Myrtle Beach, Tristan went with his mom, dad and...

Tristan celebrates Katharine Hepburn's birthday

OK, so this looks like he slept through the birthday party, but at least he was there. Each year, the local community celebrates the birthday of it’s favorite neighbor. This year, they celebrated what would have been the actress’s 99th birthday...