A visit in the time of COVID

The COVID edpidemic has us all upended and worried. But we're ok so far (knock on wood). I am working remotely in NYC, the kids have school remotely in NYC, and Jen is in Washington DC, working at the CBS Radio bureau there for the foreseeable future. This weekend took the opportunity to visit Jen in DC and we're lucky enough to catch the cherry blossoms in bloom. Me and the boys head back to NYC tomorrow. 

Huzzah for Hugo...

And, Happy New Year.  We celebrated Hugo's 11th birthday with a trip, including good friends, to Medieval Times! (Jen's brilliant idea!)

Merry Christmas

...made even more special by the gifts and company of good friends and family. Thank you all, Happy New Year.

4 days 'til Christmas

A visit to see our Canadian Family...

So great to see you all! Thank you to Aunt Nancy, Uncle Peter, Aunt Mary Ellen and Grandma (my mom 🙂).  Also thanks to Jarek and Isabela. We so enjoyed seeing you all, and cousins, too!

Hugo is showing off his muscles to Grandma here. 😀

The Earliest Tree

Not sure we've ever had our tree up before Thanksgiving.  Thankfully had two willing and capae elves to help out. 🎅

Also...check out Dash's flash of electric blue hair!!! 😎👍

Back to the blog?

So Blogger has been a bit of a nightmare.  Posting from mobile has been almost impossible.  So consider this a test...and if it works, I will use this platform more.

Above: good check ups. 👆

👆 From Halloween.

👆 From last week's parent/teacher conferences.

Hugo graduates!

Some images from Hugo's recent graduation ceremony. His art was used on the program cover, he gave a speech for the graduates, and blew kisses to the crowd when he entered for the ceremony...very much in his element.  And, certainly, a long way from where he came from; when he started a this school, he was riddled with anxiety when it came time to being in front of people on a stage. We are very proud of him, and we are all excited about his new and challenging school next year. 

And...congrats to Dash

...Who just wrapped up soccer yesterday.  Very much improved since he started playing at the beginning of the year. The sweat tells you how much this big kid hustled yesterday. Proud of him!

Hugo's team

Hugo likes baseball, he doesn't love it.  He mostly likes to hit. And he likes the uniform, and he likes his friends. Some photos from picture day last week. But I do hope he wants to play next year. 🙂

Action Packed Memorial Day Weekend

Such a great weekend spent with Uncle Mike and Becky...visited Storm King Art Center, Hillrock Distillery (great bourbons!), Fat Apple Farm (great food!), and the FDR Estate (Springwood) National Park...that happened to be having a World War 2 exhibition going on, hence the bazooka and artillery vehicles.