Star for a day

Over a two-week period, every kid in class gets to be "a star." This honor entitles them to choose the songs and games for the day, and to bring in a parent or two to talk about things the star likes to do. For Diaz's day, we first read house-favorite "The Lorax" to the class. After wrapping up this classic, Diaz shared her photo-fascination with the class by snapping off Polaroid portraits of her classmates. A couple shots are here.

School Picnic 2007

We had a good time at this year's family picnic (hosted by Diaz's school.) We got a chance to see Sara-- who recently moved out of the City-- and Diaz learned firsthand that spinning around as fast as you can on a carousel makes you dizzy. The minor head injury that resulted from the aforementioned spinning was quickly forgotten once the cupcakes were brought out. A couple shots are here.





Diaz clapping along while "Ms. Kitty" plays the guitar

Out of the courtyard and on the streets

Look out-- Diaz is allowed to pedal the sidewalks

Too cool for school

A totally rad East Coast vacation

Our long, long-time friend Fuzzy got married this summer and hosted an awesome party on a very rural plot of land he and his wife Libby recently bought. We had been planning to attend for months, and by the time the day rolled around, our trip back East was expanded to include stops in Morgantown WV, Pittsburgh and Hershey PA, and New York City. It was a real treat to see all of our family and lots of friends. New York was the perfect cap on the trip since we've never been back as a family since our departure a couple years back. The City romanced us into submission and let us helpless and laughing in her grip. It was like we never left. Some photos are here.





Kelly and Diaz at Fuzzy's party




Amy, Diaz, and Kelly entertaining the masses




Diaz getting a true taste of NYC life-- waiting on the local