NYC Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Excellent sunny day in Manhattan for the Radio City Music Hall and the Christmas Spectacular.  Train troubles early took us to SoNo, but it all worked out.  avery saw and took in the Grand Central ceiling for the first time and ALL. THOSE. STARS.  Lunch at a "fancy French bistro" and stops at the NHL Store and the Bryant Park Christmas market.  Love NYC.

And Avery with a mad photobomb!

Warm weather

We are trying to make ready for Christmas, but with it 60 degrees outside, we can only go out and play!

Avery's hair

Maybe only the second haircut of Avery's life happened recently.  Emily took the lead...

Christmas Cheer

The kids are getting excited for Christmas with the Advent calendar, Sundae the elf, and the Christmas tree.  Fun time decorating.

Elf on a Shelf

An Elf on the Shelf arrived on December 1.  The kids named him "Sundae" -- as in ice cream.  He seems very nice.  Magically goes home to the North Pole every night to report to Santa, then returns here and hides in the apartment each morning.  Trevor read the book to Avery on the first morning.  No one can touch the elf, or he loses his magic.

Welcome, Sundae!

Avery's Party

We had a great party at "Pump it Up."  We had 19 kids and a great time!  The wind machine was a highlight and then Pin-the-cherry-on-the-cupcake.  Avery had a ball.

Avery is 5

Avery is a big beautiful girl of 5.

Fun birthday at the apartment.  Special cereal, Trevor cooked lunch and we all played with Avery's new toys and crafts before we went to the pool for family swim: A new bike, lego friends, sticker puzzles, a doll with hair to be styled, and a great bike helmet that can be decorated again and again! Dinner out in New Canaan topped with ice cream.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY AVERY.  We love you.

On the mat

Trevor had his first wrestling practice.  Great energy and a great time!  He was "King Fox" twice in the Fox game.

Redding Turkey Trot

Before the big meal, we went over to Redding for a turkey trot.  Trevor did a great job in the 3/4 mile race.  Daddy took the 5K on his own pace, but felt great!

Thanksgiving

Aunt Jeanne hosted in Tarrytown and Gigi and Grandaddy were there from Hagerstown.  Kids had a blast and we all ate too much good food.  And Avery loves Patch.

Future Warrior

Avery at the 50 yard line.

Avery on Ice

Avery is taking "Ice Mice" with some buddies.  Solid first line.

Stamford Balloon Parade

PERFECT Parade weather for the balloons.  So much fun in the "City that Works."

Daddy's Day

Daddy had a great time at Daddy's Day at Community with Avery.  We built things, we set the table, we ate a snack baked by the class, we had a turkey show and we played and played and played.  It was a beautiful day.

Colgate Hockey at Yale

Traveled to New Haven with some Colgate (and one Yale) friends.  Colgate came up short, but three boys had a great night sitting on the glass.  Fun game!

Lovely Lady

Avery likes pretty dresses.