Rooftop Parties in the Winter?

Standing around in 30 degree weather at our lovely friend opened presents and everyone champagne toasted to old friends, new friends, and life...  What I love about this photo, though, is that we are all laughing, but it doesn't seem like AT something, just ... laughing!

Happiness!

We went to the MOMA and Avery was just looking up in the air and was so delighted.   I love the hands adding emphasis to the "I am just so happy I could pop!" expression.

Getting Ready

Ok, so we are really not this prepared yet.  The tree IS up, and it's this tree, but I haven not started warapping and truth be told, have little this year in the way of gifts.  We are trying to 'cut back' and only really focus on the kids...which is fun!   But I just love gift giving so not sure how well this will work.

Guy With Food in His Belly

This is at Sashee's and might be my favorite little drawing yet by Avery.   He has food in his belly!  See?  Isn't that just so awesome.  I love the open arms and the huge smile, too...you know, if I were to go and try to interpret this drawing or something....

Like Father, like...

Little, big...big, little, HAH!

Mod Maternity Wear on My Mom, 1970s

I have no idea why she's posing in front of a loom (museum?), but this little mod dress coat is so maternity-chic.  LOVE it!   In fact, perhaps not even just maternity-chic.  I might just wear that now.  Where oh where did all of these awesome clothes go?  I just don't believe the claim, 'There were no good maternity clothes when we were pregnant with you."

Even Kids Clothes Were Awesome in the 70s

I would still do this today, perhaps with a bit of modification.

I want this coat! If only...

Collage of Philadelphia Fall

Sunset on Addison...


It's been a bit grey and rainy lately.  These lovely deep lemon-yellow colored leaves just perk everything up...and when they fall, perfect for jumping in...

Stacks of Orange

So playful...Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris

                                                                                                                                                                             

The fountains were impressive...
Outdoor mall (The Lab) in Costa Mesa, CA (there for work)

Trip to the Rodin Museum

This museum is tucked behind some construction right now, 

making it perfect for Sunday afternoon visit.

  My son took this one, of the walkway, and I think it's just beautiful...like a modern painting.

These monumental doors are just for show.

Mother with baby sculpture, with my baby taking pictures behind it 

(can you see him there in the left corner?).

Dinner Club

Our used-to-be-monthly event, dinner club--six couples all contributing to a special meal.  Now bi-monthly due to new babies.   Always featuring Avery, too cool for school.  Here, he's saying something emphatically.   He dressed himself this day (sunglasses courtesy of mama.)

ASG, Self Portrait

My little guy, age 4 1/2, learning how to use a camera.

Introductions II

Mom again, this time in London, 1970ish.

Introductions

My mom, true fashion icon...and out there in red, dad. (circa 1970)

Just looking for inspiration in everyday things.