Wednesday, September 26, 2007

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY

September is nearly gone and we've been busy. One of us has started nursery, one of us has learned to roll over (and speaking of rolls, has grown quite a few!), one of us has become a regular on the Private Equity speaker's circuit and one of us has joined the ranks of mummies on the school run!!!

Bess started nursery three mornings a week. There were a lot of tears at drop off but they seem to have finally (and thankfully!) dried up. She loves her teachers (5!) and her mate Max is in her class and she's making new friends too. We're very excited at her new found independence but miss her mornings in pajama's.

The General has begun eating and seems to truly relish every bite. To that end he's getting deliciously pudgy but also getting very strong. He rolls over constantly and looks ready to crawl any minute. He's also, like his sister, quite the chatterbox. We nearly got kicked out of swim class he was so noisy (not really but we did have trouble hearing the teacher).

Here are a few snaps:

Bess will hopefully learn better manners at school (note finger in nose (certainly her father's influence) )


Gus, awaiting a meal...


And after....


Trying out her new school socks


Chillin' in the General's bed

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

SUMMER 2007



It seems fitting that on this solemn day of remembrance, we say adieu to summer for it has come to an official end. Fingers crossed for some late lingering September sunshine (so far so good)! We made the most of our holiday and traveled across the pond for two weeks of New England summer which really is the best. Long (mostly!) sunny days in a gorgeous pool, loads of deer having their dinner at the edge of a beautiful lawn in Connecticut, early morning trips to the Roast for mummy's java, running around in the grass, more swimming...move to Nantucket: tons of gorgeous sunny days, yummy meals, awesome shopping, CROCS!, beach time (Children's Beach is THE Holland Park of Nantucket!), and Bess's favorite, a ferry ride! And then finally Cape Cod: A visit with good friends, cousins and family, lots of seafood and tons of beach time. At the end of the day, it's good to be home with family and friends. We'll miss everyone.

The General has his first swim.
Swimming on 'tucket.
Meet our dear friends....Will it be Dartmouth or Williams Class of 2028 for the guys? For now, it's all about hands in the mouth! Hopefully they'll graduate from that trick soonest.
Daddies rule! This is how we looked last year.

Bess on Nauset Beach.Three Generations. First Outdoor Shower.


We're excited about fall and are planning more trips. Sleep is overated!

Saturday, September 08, 2007