The [Only] Man of the House

Long Time…, No Post

Chris — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:12:59 +0000

Sorry blog, but Facebook seems to have replaced you as a place where I share stories and videos about my family. I’m not sure what to do about our relationship at the moment. I just wanted you to know that I haven’t forgotten about you.

Take the Cake

Chris — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:36:04 +0000

My mother-in-law and I spent half a day at Take the Cake – a great little bakery in Guilford, CT. This was a silent auction prize my wife won for me at last year’s Taste of the Nation. We both had a great time – the staff was great to work with. Oh…, and you’re all invited to my house for dessert.

Getting Her Ears Pierced

Chris — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:10:27 +0000

As part of her 8th birthday, my daughter and a friend went to the mall to get their ears pierced. She did awesome! Nervous, at first, but wait ’till you see the smile when she looks in the mirror.

Apple Picking

Chris — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:38:40 +0000

Another family tradition is to go apple picking every year, and we had an absolutely gorgeous day to do it!

End of Summer Fun

Chris — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:38:04 +0000

School starts on Monday, so we had our last hurrah of the summer on the waterslide to cap off a great season.

Dirty Girls

Chris — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:12:36 +0000

As the photographer in the family, I’m usually the one holding the camera and taking the pictures. This would explain when there are very few pictures with me actually in them. I’m also responsible for moving all the digital photos from our cameras to our computers, so I’m pretty much aware of every image being produced in our household.

It’s rare that I come across a picture that my wife took while I was out, but I stumbled upon this gem the other day while offloading some pictures I took at a wedding over the weekend. Now…, I remember a day when I came home from work and the girls told me they had been playing in some mud in the backyard – and I remember grumbling to myself when I saw the size of the mud pit they had created knowing how hard it was going to be to regrow the grass – but I had no idea there was photographic evidence of the day’s activities. It’s hard to stay mad about some mud when you look at these two…

Cirque du Kirbeé

Chris — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:36:06 +0000

This one isn’t for the faint-hearted. Even Mommy and Daddy jumped out of their chairs a few times. But never fear, this circus act by our crazy daughters ends with a big “TA-DAAAA!”

Moon Landing

Chris — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:33:27 +0000

Inspired by the 40th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing, my daughters staged their own version at 8am this morning. Too cute.

Buffalo Vacation

Chris — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:00:38 +0000

We just vacationed in Angola – which is just outside of Buffalo, NY – at my Aunt and Uncle’s who have a house right on Lake Erie. If you’re never seen one of the Great Lakes, they’re HUGE. You can’t really see the other side and if someone told you you were looking at an ocean, you’d probably believe them. We spent a week with my cousin, his wife and their two daughters. Apparently, we’re fond of throwing rocks in the water.

Finally…, Some Sun!

Chris — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:23:59 +0000

The sun finally came out today long enough for the girls to start enjoying their summer vacation.

Sprinkler+Playscape=Instant Waterslide.