Thanksgiving Weekend

Gardner, Julia, Emerson & Graham

We had a lovely 'gourmet' Thanksgiving with our friend Karen and her 4 sons...and Hannibal, of course, the gentle 'big' woof-woof...the meal was gourmet in the sense that not only did each side dish deserve a 'food architectural digest' type photo, but was incredibly delicious.

Gone were the traditional mashed potatoes and overcooked green beans, replaced by yummy veggie dishes that everyone--Graham and Julia included--devoured...the fig and cheese salad with walnut 'brittle' and a port reduction sauce was delicious. We were indeed grateful for our friend Karen and her family for including us at their Thanksgiving table!

Graham stood on the boys' skate boards (uh-oh), Julia adored the attention from so many boys (!), and both children made themselves very much at home. It was wonderful and happy. Thank you, Karen and family!

Here are some photos...enjoy. I know we did!

Life at the Beach, November 2009, Delaware

Julia rocks out at Levine School of Music

Julia and Graham love their harp-playing teacher, Miss Monica, during their Music and Movement classes each week at Levine. Miss Monica likes to open the children up to various music...from 50s "Rock around the Clock" to 60s Motown.

That's great, because here at home Graham and Julia usually sway to opera ("Toreador" from the opera "Carmen" is a Favorite) or your basic Brahms for night time sleeping.

Good night!

Fire Station Field Trip

With fire hats on their heads, Graham and Julia and their Intown comrades visited a fire station. The trucks were big, the Firemen were big (from a 19 month-old's eyes!), and everything was, well, maybe just too 'big' for little Julia and Graham...

Here are some shots from the day. I don't think, at least today, that either baby will become a fireman or woman...it was a bit much for them!

BUT, Graham loves his firetrucks, and watching as Engine station #7 on Capitol Hill regularly drives by with its siren on...he has taken to making sounds like the sirens...go figure!
Enjoy...