The Creek

The two older boys enjoy exploring the creek behind our house. No matter what the weather they are always eager to explore. The boys in the neighborhood have explored the entire length of the creek and given names to the various features.

Brandon and James on a fallen tree.

James prepares to wade through a deep section

Brandon by "Mini Diagon Falls"

They occasionally see wildlife or signs of wildlife.

small fish in the creek

Paw print of animal

Distance apart

It seems I am never able to sit as close to my wife as I would like during mass. As I look at the distance between us, I see symbols of our love in our three little boys. I guess the distance isn't so bad after all.

Family Traditions

My wife and I both have very fond memories of family traditions, places the family always went or things we always did as a family. We have attempted to institute similar traditions with our family.
Friday night Pizza! - This is often done with extended family also, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins all make appearances.

Sunday morning bagels and muffins - After Mass, we go to a bagel shop for breakfast.


Christmas Eve traditions are many. One we have added for our children is s'mores with marshmallows toasted in the fire place.

Quite the critic

Daniel is 22 months old and one of his favorite words is "Again". When we finish a book he will call out "Again" time after time. He particularly loves when Cathy sings to him. He will call "Again", "Again", "Again" after each song. Tonight after dinner, Cathy had finished singing a song and he called "Again". I sang the song the next time. Rather than calling "Again", he just looked at me, climbed down from Cathy's lap and walked away! I guess we can't all have beautiful voices.