We took these pics during our Spring 2006 vacation .
Thanks Mike & Chris!!!!!
Such good looks...such good clothes...no wonder the smile.
Sammy has his dancing shoes on too.
Sammy gestures as he convincingly states his views.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Mr. Fancy Pants!
One of the kind and very stylish gifts Sammy received was a Ralph Lauren outfit from Chris and Mike. Sammy has received quite a few compliments for his snazzy outfit. His mother also looks good in her RL clothes. And Paul?...well he wears jeans he buys from where else...Wal-Mart. We now know where Sammy gets his good looks from!
We took these pics during our Spring 2006 vacation .
Thanks Mike & Chris!!!!!
Such good looks...such good clothes...no wonder the smile.
Sammy has his dancing shoes on too.
Sammy gestures as he convincingly states his views.
We took these pics during our Spring 2006 vacation .
Thanks Mike & Chris!!!!!
Such good looks...such good clothes...no wonder the smile.
Sammy has his dancing shoes on too.
Sammy gestures as he convincingly states his views.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Taking Sammy for his first walk...
On May 7, 2006 we took Sammy for his first walk outdoors. Our good friends Dave, Jackie, and their son Max had given Sammy a fabulous Peg Perego stroller (yuppers, it's Italian!!). Sammy's cousin Ana kindly agreed to accompany him. So off we went to enjoy spring in our neighborhood.
Dave/Jackie/Max -- thanks so much!!!
Sammy tries to control his hunger with is fingers...
...but that doesn't work so we had to stop to feed him.
Two Yankees fans...
... who don't have much to smile about this season...
...yet
We have flowering trees in on our "boulevard."
Dave/Jackie/Max -- thanks so much!!!
Michele making sure Sammy is well tucked in.
Sammy tries to control his hunger with is fingers...
...but that doesn't work so we had to stop to feed him.
Ana was as charming as the spring day.
Two Yankees fans...
... who don't have much to smile about this season...
...yet
We have flowering trees in on our "boulevard."
Tulips...right?
Mr. Personality
Our son little Sammy becomes more and more aware of his surroundings. And as he does so, he actively engages with it. An example is the way he responds to the Baby Einstein videos (remarkable videos made for infants...which Paul could zone out for hours in front of). Othertimes, he wants to converse with you. How he chats! Those are some of the best times we are having with him.
Sammy conversing with his Daddy...
...the photographer.
...the photographer.
Sammy tells a funny joke.
March 2005: Santa Barbara
Back in March of 2005 we went on a vacation to Santa Barbara with our friends Daxa and Ashwin (Michele's schoolmates from college). Paul managed to lose the files and then found them (though he still can't recover alot of the MPEG's he shot on the trip). Over the years we've gone on numerous trips with them and always had a great time.
We consider Santa Barbara one of the most beautiful cities we've ever seen. It's terribly expensive to live there, but Paul would be willing to live in the streets there...because it really is gorgeous out there.
We arrived in Los Angeles, drove up the coast (well as far as we could go) and stayed at the Casa Del Mar (a 21 Mediterranean style inn only 1/2 block from the beach). Here's some pictures of where we:
Some birds on the coast.
Casa del Mar...where we stayed a few nights....
...the room didn't have the flat-screen tv when we were there!
Ashwin & Daxa...
...is she hugging him for what he just bought her inside?
Paul and Michele on hills overlooking Santa Barbara
Daxa and Michele at an old Spanish mission in Santa Barbara
Tour guide, Ashwin, and Michele reading the map.
Paul is convinced these trees grew this way by chance and chance alone.
The beach at Santa Barbara.
Daxa & Michele on State Street in Santa Barbara
Paul & Michele
Universal Studios...Ashwin, Daxa, Michele & Paul
Daxa & Michele overlooking what must be Los Angeles from Universal Studios...
....is that an overcast sky or just smog?
Paul & Ashwin unsuccessfully audition for the movies....
...All right Mr. De Mille, we're ready for our close-up!
Daxa always exceeds the requirements.
It's a fake backdrop...right?
Life imitates art...
...or is it art imitating life?
The vineyard, but no "bachelor" in sight...
...is that because we didn't see him...
...or because he is now married and thus there is no bachelor in sigh?.
Vacationing w/Ashwin & Daxa is always a barrel of fun.
Paul is the luckiest ex-bachelor around.
Paul & Aswhin dream of their own vineyard.
Ashwin & Daxa at the Firestone vineyard...
... Ashwin is a very lucky ex-bachelor too!
We consider Santa Barbara one of the most beautiful cities we've ever seen. It's terribly expensive to live there, but Paul would be willing to live in the streets there...because it really is gorgeous out there.
We arrived in Los Angeles, drove up the coast (well as far as we could go) and stayed at the Casa Del Mar (a 21 Mediterranean style inn only 1/2 block from the beach). Here's some pictures of where we:
- saw the sights in beautiful Santa Barbara
- ate at Fat Burger (perhaps the greatest burger joint...in the WORLD...Magic Johnson owns a few franchises)
- introduced Ashwin/Daxa to Chipotle
- went to reenact "Sideways" at the Firestone Vineyard (remember that silly Bachelor show?). Note: This vineyard was in the movie.
- had a great time at Universal City
Aswhin, Daxa, Paul & Michele on the West Coast
Some birds on the coast.
Casa del Mar...where we stayed a few nights....
...the room didn't have the flat-screen tv when we were there!
Ashwin & Daxa...
...is she hugging him for what he just bought her inside?
Paul and Michele on hills overlooking Santa Barbara
Daxa and Michele at an old Spanish mission in Santa Barbara
Tour guide, Ashwin, and Michele reading the map.
Paul is convinced these trees grew this way by chance and chance alone.
The beach at Santa Barbara.
Daxa & Michele on State Street in Santa Barbara
Paul & Michele
Universal Studios...Ashwin, Daxa, Michele & Paul
Daxa & Michele overlooking what must be Los Angeles from Universal Studios...
....is that an overcast sky or just smog?
Paul & Ashwin unsuccessfully audition for the movies....
...All right Mr. De Mille, we're ready for our close-up!
Daxa always exceeds the requirements.
It's a fake backdrop...right?
Life imitates art...
...or is it art imitating life?
The vineyard, but no "bachelor" in sight...
...is that because we didn't see him...
...or because he is now married and thus there is no bachelor in sigh?.
Vacationing w/Ashwin & Daxa is always a barrel of fun.
Paul is the luckiest ex-bachelor around.
Paul & Aswhin dream of their own vineyard.
Ashwin & Daxa at the Firestone vineyard...
... Ashwin is a very lucky ex-bachelor too!
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Some Old Buildings From Springfield, Ohio
On our home leg our Spring 2006 trip, we stopped by to visit Michele's childhood friend Lisa in Springfield, Ohio. Lisa's house is in a historic district so Paul took a few pictures. The first few picture are of what is now a funeral home but must have been the mansion of someone really important. Some of the houses in the area are in the process of restoration.
Someday we hope to win the lottery and buy a big old brick house. So we like to take pictures of homes that catch our fancy. But until we win, we'll keep patching up the modest house we currently have.
Front view of what is now a funeral home... 
A back view of the funeral home...
Back view of the funeral home... 
The hearses go in the large garage...
Must jave beem the servants quartes of what is now the funeral home...
Someday we hope to win the lottery and buy a big old brick house. So we like to take pictures of homes that catch our fancy. But until we win, we'll keep patching up the modest house we currently have.
A massive funeral home which must have been a cool mansion...
Front view of what is now a funeral home...
A back view of the funeral home...
Back view of the funeral home...
The hearses go in the large garage...
Must jave beem the servants quartes of what is now the funeral home...
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