Sunday, October 12, 2008

4th of July in Fairlee, VT


Riley could've been in the parade but wasn't into this year. I got to run around like this with his scooter. I had a blast. I'm not sure if Riley did.

On the porch at the Sanctuary House in Sharon, VT

What a luxury a porch is when you live in the city. We really miss having that ability to just meander out the door and just hang. And Riley and David are hanging here on our beautiful hammock that was a wedding gift from our friend Jen Chase.

Riley and his cousin Irene


Mt. Tom in Woodstock, VT. Irene is 5, Riley is 3. Is this adorable or what?

Riley kayaking!


What a difference between last summer when Riley was 2 and this summer with a three year old! He's paddling in the kayak, he hiked up Mt. Cardigan (90%) and he would just wander out the door, shoes abandoned and amuse himself. I was not worried, though still had my eye out.

Daddy and Riley rock out in VT


David plays his "Baby Taylor" and Riley (in rare moment of being allowed) picks up Mommy's ukulele.

Riley at the south cabin with Daddy

David's grandfather and great grandfather built the south cabin at Dobsis (Lake Sysladobsis) in the 30s. So now that Riley is born into this incredible family legacry, everything up there takes on greater meaning. The pack basket he's wearing (along with binoculors ready for solo adventure) has been in the family for generations.

Making blueberry pie (we picked 'em all) way up in Northern Maine

Uncle Fuffie does a drive by visit to NYC

Riley returns to NYC playgrounds after summer away

Riley wears Mommy's reading glasses