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Columbus Day weekend

Pumpkin Fest in Damariscotta, with a little uke on the dock to start.

Fall

Soccer, hiking, apples.

First day of school

Fiona starts 3rd grade, and Henry starts kindergarten.

Summer

We visit Maine and new Jersey as the summer winds to a close.

Life on the Damariscotta River

Merry times at the house on Merry Island Rd.

Batting, Jumping & Flipping

If you would like to see Henry hit in the batting cage with a flipping-Fiona interlude, then I would direction your attention to the below video.

Father's Day hike

We head to Mast Yard State Forest for an amble through the woods along the Contoocook River.

On the dock

I offer you a single shot from our first trip to Gaba's new house in Maine. I call it: F&H with G&J.

Madison

Our multi-state tour of the mid-Atlantic concludes in Madison.

Bethesda

Scenes from a screened porch.

Bethesda

See what life is like on the farm in Virginia.

Philadelphia

We visit scenic West Philly, where old friends Dan, Erica, Pablo, and Khalil now reside.

Two wheelin' Henry Elliott

Let it be known, that on the date April 7, 2013, Henry Elliott became what is know in the industry as a "two wheeler." We took Henry to the same spot where his sister learned to ride a bike, and the boy was up and riding in no time.




Days later, Henry ventures to White Park with his sister and takes a few laps around the pond.

Trixie's first week

Afer her long trek from Tennessee, Trixie quickly grows to like her new home (and laps) in New Hampshire.

Last day of winter break: big air competition

After getting up early, eating a quick breakfast, and heading out the door to ski at Pats this morning, we suddenly realized that all of our skis were with Mom in Maine. Gah! But it is said, when life hands you a poop sandwich, you go sledding. So, with our ski gear already on, we decided to hit the sledding hill, where we found a most excellent jump.

Thanks for the fast sleds, T and Salzars!

Day 4 of winter break: ski day

After a rainy day 3 of winter break, we hit Pats Peak and made a video of our exploits because a winter can't go by without at least one ski video.

Day 2 of winter break: AM sledding session

F&H are the first to arrive at the White Park sledding hill.

Day 1 of winter break: Snow fort

I find myself under attack from Fiona, Henry, and Henry's bud Oliver from their well-fortified position.

Winter scene

Fiona and Tucker riding the lift at Pats.

Black Ice pond hockey

The Dogs on Linoleum finished the tourney 2-2. Keep an eye on number 7. Big hitter.

Indoor rock climbing

F&H rock Concord's new rock-climbing gym. (Not pictured: Anneliese and Ellie and the free pass they bestowed upon us. Thanks!)

Valentine's Day photo shoot

Outtakes from a multi-location shoot.

Samantha's bday

We get our picture taken by Fiona, dine at O, and then meet the Parkers and McNamaras at the bar.