Our friends Karen and Charlie Worcester had their bouncing baby girl just a few weeks before we arrived in Seattle. Emma, as always, enjoyed meeting a new baby. The highlight of the visit, though? Not the new baby but rather Charlie’s impressive collection of ancient Matchbox cars. Continue reading
We took our summer vacation this year in sunny Seattle with Grandma and Grandpa Mandel. The weather was glorious throughout the entire trip so Emma and Henry had a great time in Grandpa’s huge backyard. We went to Kirkland for the 4th of July, first playing at the lake and later watching the parade. Continue reading
It’s been a few years since we had any water sprinkler antics here at home. It’s a cherished memory from childhood for me and I was glad when Emma tried it for the first time two years ago.
Yes, sir, the passage of an entire month captured forevermore on “film.” What evidence would society have of this great month were it not for the diligent efforts of my wife and children? Society, you owe us – big time! Continue reading
Are my children not adorable? (Written in my Gladiator impersonation.) I’m polishing off Marla’s pictures from May today. (So far behind!) Enjoy them! Emma and Henry surely enjoyed the posing for your future entertainment. Continue reading
There’s nothing quite so sweet as a pre-school performance, is there? Need proof? witness the photos and bonus video! What could make the day more special? When grandparents (Mandel, in this case) are in town to see it, too. Continue reading
Emma’s pre-school went to Tanaka Farms at the height of strawberry season for some hot, you-pick vegetable action. Both Henry and Emma chowed down on fruits and veggies, with Henry being the more adventurous of the two.
In mid-June, while our house was being fumigated for termites, we spent a long weekend in San Diego with Granma Northcutt in tow. We finally landed in the evening at our hotel, a swanky spot in the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. Continue reading
If you’ve spoken to Emma in the last month or so you know that her latest obsession is Cars. We were lucky enough to get tickets to see the movie at The El Capitan Theater in Hollywood the day after it opened. Continue reading
A few weeks ago we went to P.F. Chang’s for dinner. I forget what the occassion was but we ended up having a blast, as you can see. Both Emma and Henry ate with abandon.