topsmead state park

this beautiful park hidden in the foothills of Litchfield Connecticut is where I took Sarah for several dates before we were married. One outing included a picnic lunch with my mom and dad.

one sick little boy...

altho sick, Blake looks so sweet and comfy. He gets extra huggy too when under the weather.

fall will always be my favorite season...

blake loves to throw leaves... no matter where he is! Here he is on the main street in Collinsville Connecticut. Also, a great pic in front of my mom’s favorite country candy store.

a spring walk in a new park...

... it's always amazing how... if you just travel around your neighborhood, and go beyond your comfort zone of neighborhood labels... you just might find something beautiful. this park is not in the best area.

Christmas in Maryland

...turned out to be a very nice christmas... santa really does know how to find little boys when they have traveled to a different state:)

a trip to Duke U.

what was a last minute whim turned into a trip to remember for years to come...

this is duke university in the fall. we were there to surprise zach, and see him perform in his a cappella holiday concert... it was a blast.