The Apple Doesn't Fall Far...

David makes this same face.

Cinderella

Here's Blondie with her new haircut and a new shirt/dress (thanks kev and nicole).

She's on the go!
She's also helping with blog maintenance

More Random Shots!

"And now I would like the recreate the classic, 'Going to a Party' by Mo Willems. In this production, I, Jack Archer will play the part of Gerald the Elephant. Brian Clark will fill the role of Piggie."

In keeping with the Mo Willems theme here is a single "Piggie" cupcake Jack requested for his sister's birthday.

Look it's how Bridget smiled for most pictures between ages 2-7.

Forever in blue jeans babe.

Tyler Florence has got nothing on him.

So, let's talk circulatory system.

Mmmm, cupcake.

My dad got Lily this little doll and not suprisingly Lil was interested in her footwear.

Random Pictures

"Look Steve, they made a toy out of you!" Woody bears a strong resemblance to someone we know. Also, Lily is wearing Lacey's boots in this picture and evidently admiring them.

I have no idea what is going on here but I like this picture. Matt was probably singing some Carrie Underwood song again.

I like how Jack is just chilling here with the guys.

I plan to take a sandwich shot like this every year.

One year Jack is going to tower over both of them I think.

What's more awesome than an embrace from a fairy princess?

Our Own Little Carrie Bradshaw

Here is Lily opening up her new "sprinkle" shoes (as she calls them) from Grandma Toni and Grandpa Dave. As soon as she saw them she demanded they be put on.



It's hard to get the full effect here, but these bedazzled beauties also light up as you walk.

Happy Veteran's Day Belated

Happy Veteran's Day to all the soldiers and their families past and present.
Thanks especially to my brother, father-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, Dave's grandfather, uncles and friends.

I dare you to watch this and not get choked up.

The story of SoupCan Jones

When we first moved into our house we noticed a black squirrel hanging out in our yard. He looks kind of creepy...kind of a hybrid between a rat and a squirrel. Prior to living here, I had never seen a black squirrel. So, out of curiosity I googled them and found an interesting wikipedia article. Apparently there are populations of black squirrels throughout the country but they are still pretty rare...1 in every 10,000. Having been in this neighborhood a few months now, I can tell you that there is a population of black squirrels in Pittsford. More specifically, there is a population of black squirrels in the Charter Oaks and Knickerbocker neighborhoods.

The other part of the story is that we have a squirrel infestation. I guess that comes with living in a wooded area. At any given time, when you look out our window, you can see at least five squirrels in our yard. Usually there are more and there are chipmunks too. It's Squirrel Central. A few months back David and Jack decided to name some of our new friends. Jack suggested that the black squirrel be named SoupCan. I still have no idea where this came from since his other friends' names are pretty boring (ie, Teddy, Big Dog). David then decided SoupCan needed a last name. That's when SoupCan Jones was born.

Originally SoupCan Jones was the black squirrel who lived on our property. But now, Lily calls any squirrel SoupCan Jones. She stands at the window in the morning and announces, "There's Soupcan. There's SoupCan Jones." I don't think she knows the meaning of the word squirrel.

David managed to snap a photo of SoupCan the other day...

And here's Lily with my sister this past weekend. Our daughter didn't get a puppy or a unicorn or kitten for her birthday. No, she got a big ole' SoupCan Jones puppet. Yes, I know he's not a black squirrel. But as I mentioned, Lily refers to any squirrel as SoupCan Jones. She has been marching around with SoupCan for the past few days. I also found a squirrel t-shirt at Baby Gap. I have to wonder how many parents are buying their daughters squirrel clothing.

When you visit our house you'll have to be on the lookout for the 64 Stuyvesant mascot.