Gaba's 65th!

We make a surprise trip to Madison for Gaba's 65th birthday.

Presidents Clinton and Obama come to Concord

On a crisp, clear morning, with a crowd estimated to be 14,000, which would make it the largest political rally in state history, two presidents came to our little town. Due to my touch football connections (seriously), we managed to get four VIP tickets, which allowed us to bypass the incredibly long line snaking up and down Main St. and head right in to an area very close to the stage. We heard Senator Jeanne Shaheen speak, followed by Governor John Lynch and then heavy hitters, President Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama. Our close proximity didn't impress Fiona and Henry, but it did allow me to get some great pictures. I was also able to squeeze up close and shake Clinton's hand when he worked the rope line after the stump speeches. (I got edged out by the time Obama came through.)

Soccer in photos and video

Please enjoy this multimedia experience, spanning the last two weeks of Henry's fall soccer season. It culminates in Henry netting a hat trick, with all three goals miraculously captured on film. I also figured out the slow-motion feature in iMovie, so be on the lookout for that. Without further ado, I present...

Photos from two weeks ago when it was sunny and warm:

Video from last week, when it was much colder, featuring Hat Trick Henry Elliott:

Alternatively, to see the boy's hat trick in all of its HD glory, click here.

Fiona, five years apart

I took a picture today of Fiona that reminded both Samantha and I of a picture of her from what turned out to be almost exactly five years ago. My, how our little girl has grown.

Hair Salon Saturday

After a few YouTube tutorials, Mom gives Fiona a new hair style. And then lets Fiona return the favor.

Soccer action shot

Henry and Ellie battle for the ball.

First day of school

On a rainy, late August morning, Fiona heads off to 2nd grade while Henry heads off for Multi 1 at Woodside.

Vacationland 2012

We caught the tail end of the Prestons' week in Diamond Cove. What was once an old army fort, Fort McKinley, on Great Diamond Island in Casco Bay is now a small resort community. After a brief two-night stay in Diamond Cove, we headed up the coast (or would that be down east?) to Pemaquid to see Gaba and Granny.