Category Archives: family

Happy New Year from the O’s

January 1st 2017   After a wonderful 3-show gig and amazing NYE sushi feast with backgammon courtesy of  Dear Hubsand.   New Year’s Day we wandered around Boston Common.  Here are the kids fighting over who gets to pose in … Continue reading

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Tell Me About…

January 1st 2017 This morning I explained to my son that although there’s nothing wrong with him playing a lot of Minecraft, video games are designed to provide a hit of dopamine in your brain at regular intervals, which easily … Continue reading

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Mohawk Cabining – December 2016

December 28th-30th 2016   Oh yes we did!  Thought we were “camping.”  Turns out we were “glamping.”  In a cabin.  In Heaven. (aka: Mohawk Trail State Forest!) 2016-12-30 Mohawk Cabining [4:30]:             

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Christmas According to Kids

December 2016 Christmas According to Kids – Southland Christian Church [3:16]:     M&S 2016 Christmas Ad: Christmas with love from Mrs Claus [3:01]:     For the win; Mom Teaches Her Child How to Be Santa. I love this:  http://www.unwindly.com/mom-teaches-child-santa/ … Continue reading

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Mommy Daughter Time – Salon Edition

December 21st 2016 A new tradition is born.  Mommy-Daughter time.  What a concept. In light of the pending holidays, it was strait to the nail salon for us.  And in light of how dear daughter has not been letting me … Continue reading

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Daredevil in her OWN ROOM

December 2nd *2016* Featuring:  My Twins, including ClaraJane @ 5.5 years old. 2016-12-02 DAREDEVIL in her OWN ROOM [0:42]:  ♥♥

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2016 Thanksgiving in Plymouth

November 24th 2016 2016-11-24 Thanksgiving in Plymouth [2:17]:   Thank you Auntie Liz for a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving this year. ♥ ♥ ♥                      

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Puppies Puppies Puppies

Wednesday, November 23rd 2016 Mystic x Lucy Round TWO. 2016-11-24 Lucy x Mystic Puppies!!! [2:18]:       #Boharts

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The Elephant’s Shoulder

November 22nd 2016   A couple days before Thanksgiving my Dear Hubsand arrives home clutching an array of fresh ingredients loose in his hands; cauliflower, carrots, I don’t know what else.  Being that he is a chef  -THE Chef-  I … Continue reading

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Tobin Turkey Trot 2016

Wednesday, November 23rd 2016 2016-11-23 Tobin Turkey Trot 2016 [1:39]:   This year’s Tobin Turkey Trot was highlighted by the Baba/Bubble Wow cheering section.   For the anatomical breakdown of Turkey Trot, please see 2014 Turkey Trot where Miles placed 3rd … Continue reading

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