When the creative juices flow

Music is an essential part of our lives. It seems we are always singing some little ditty. And now Avery has begun to write songs. She and Thom are practicing for an open mike some date in the future. And Elli is just having a good time. Who knows where it will take us?

The Red Panda

Super cute.

Butterflies! Butterflies!

Roger Williams Park Zoo

We travelled to Providence, Rhode Island to visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo. One of the better zoos we've been to, this one featured today a butterfly exhibit, and fabulous funky animals we don't get to see often like a Red Panda and a Giant Anteater. Our group successfully lured the grey kangaroos up to the front of their enclosure, by politely requesting to see them.

Food! Glorious Food!!

Jack has heartily embraced the next step in the culinary adventure of his life: cereal. Long an admirer of solid food, he eats his daily rice cereal meal with gusto, and by all measures appears eager to take on sweet potatoes, bananas and anything else we are willing to send his way.

Jack learns to kiss.

'nuff said.

Prelude

Today was Children & the Arts in Peterborough. It is a big event for our town. And it was the first time Jack got to experience it. Here he is in a quiet moment before all hell broke loose. Once the parade began, so did Jack's screaming. We had to flee for home while Thom, Avery, and Elli continued with the festivities. We'll try again next year. This is Avery and Molly relaxing after returning home from downtown. And finally, Elli in her Spring Concert attire being admired by her brother.

Animal Rescue

Our Avery is trying to save the animals, one critter at a time.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/

Rare Moments

A combination that doesn't happen often- Just Jack, Mom, and Elli playing around. And now Jack is sleeping in his crib while the girls are out with Grandma at SMS's Spring Concert. Thom is at work. Mind you! Jack won't be settled for long. He gives you just enough time to think that he's really going to sleep for a good chunk and then WHAM- he's up and wanting to snuggle. But that is ok. Who doesn't want to snuggle?

Jack in May

Jack's latest appointment with the doctor reveals that he stands at a staggering 26" (well, technically he doesn't stand yet, but he's working on it...) and weighs in at 16 pounds! Well, done lad, well done. He is growing well, and doing well, and soon to begin the adventure of solid foods...

When life gives you lemons

Ah, spring has sprung around here, and that means cartwheelish days, and lemonade stands. Clouds put a bit of a damper on things, but still a good time was had, and a small profit also...

Jersey Jack

Jack made a short trip to New Jersey while his sisters went to South Carolina for Spring Break. He spent time with his Grandma Hemeleski as well as Alex and Adam, and our dear friend Moof. Jack is a comfortable traveller, who only broke down during a huge traffic jam on the Parkway-- and who can blame him for that? Many other drivers were crying about it too.