Video, as requested

Hiking!

Went for a little hike this weekend and tested out the hiking backpack. Cal loved the view and listening to the birds, it was a roaring success. And the best part of hiking in Jersey is you are relatively alone on the trails. Who could ask for more!


He was an exhausted and sun soaked Jersey boy afterwards.

Mr. Man Goes Quiet or The Great Big Train Adventure

This weekend we took our first family trip by train to Princeton. Our logic was this: We read about trains at least three times every day and most days we take a walk to watch the rush hour trains go by so we figured...he's going to love GOING on a train. Silly, silly parents! The trains are actually kind of scary, they move fast and make lots of noise especially the super fast express trains that don't even stop at the station. So, while the trip was fun...being goofy at the coffee shop and playing on the campus...the actual train part was a little intimidating and involved a few tears and some tight hugs. We did buy another train book at the bookstore, though, and that has been very fun to read, at home.

I've Got Plans, Big Plans

Trouble is, they aren't discernable to anyone! What we can tell is that they involve stealing spices from the pantry and replacing them with blocks and chunky Legos. The rest of this culinary adventure isn't particularly transparent to grown-ups. But, it sure is fun to hunt for spices and find them among the puzzles.

Happy Fourth!

A sunny day, some grilling, and wearing ourselves out at the park. Not a bad fourth of July.

A Man on the Move

Watching a Storm Roll Through Town

We had a flash flood this Sunday and after a day of stifling heat it received a warm welcome in our house. Cal and Papa stood on the front porch and imitated the fall of the rain. He was happier outside under the house awning but we mostly contained him inside. He wasn't even afraid of the thunder and lightning.