Getting into the Spirit!

It’s no secret, Brian’s favorite holiday is Halloween. Naturally, he was extremely excited to take Colin on his first trip to Spirit Halloween store. Aside from what we call “the rat incident”, Colin was completely unphased by the experience, in a good way. So, there’s hope for him yet! Happy Halloween to one and all!

More Farmland Fun

With glorious fall (or really summer-like) weather in full swing, it was the perfect time for a second trip out West for pumpkin-filled fun. Homestead Farm was a bit more low key than Pumpkinville, but just as fun! Colin experienced his first hayride and got to pick his very own pumpkin fresh from the ground….

Ah, Fall!

It’s not fall without a trip to the pumpkin patch. But, we went one up from last year by heading to Pumpkinville, an animal-park-turned-fall-festival site! There were rides, animals, music and more – too bad C was a little too young to take advantage of it all. We still had a great time during the…

Happy Birthday, C!

So – hard to believe – but it’s been one year since Colin Brian was evicted to make his debut into the world. What an adventure it’s been! Here is a month-by-month account of his growth into a little man…first birthday pictures to come soon! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, C!

The Babes Turn One!

Colin has made the greatest friends through Megan’s “mommy group”. And, believe it or not, many of the babes have already hit the year mark, with Colin soon to follow. Here are some highlights of a joint birthday bash, complete with ball pit and cake smashing! A professional photographer was on hand for family and…

Play Ball (Closer to Home)!

While C’s first game was an unforgettable trip to Camden Yards to watch the Orioles play the Red Sox, we had to take advantage of fall ball only a few miles away from the house. With playoff hopes still barely alive, the Washington Nationals took on the Miami Marlins…only to lose 4-2. At least C…

Some More CT Fun

Up in New England to visit family and Martha’s Vineyard, more fun was to be had with loved ones in CT. Our time was limited, but we made the most of it!

C’s Intro to the Vineyard

It took 10 1/2 months, but C made it to Martha’s Vineyard (well, for the first time on the outside)! It’s a very special place, given his parents were married there, so C was determined to make the most of it. Breakfasts at Aquinnah Restaurant and The Right Fork, pizza and chocolate in Chilmark, hitting…

A New Beer on Tap

One of the last things my father did before he died (two days prior, in fact) was help brew some homemade beer. Upon his passing, some great friends decided to throw a beer tasting party in his honor when the brew was ready. Luckily, this was beer and not wine, so the party ended up…