Hooking Up with Old Friends

During our stealth trip to NYC, we were lucky enough to coordinate with my dear college friend Lynnise and her family. Her son Cole was celebrating his 1st birthday so we were able to head to Brooklyn and join in the birthday celebration. Craig was beyond thrilled to discover that they lived just blocks away from the scene of Dave Chappelle's Block party! A fews days after the party we hooked up Lynnise, Khemenec and Cole at again at the Brooklyn Children's museum.

Mr. Independent

Maceo is defeintely entering the stage of independence. As his walking has moved beyond "tentative Frankenstein" to legitimate cruising, he loves to strike off on his own. Perhaps the funniest thing is that with each step he mutters, grunts and chats to himself - as if making sounds outloud creates a cadence that helps him put one foot in front of the other. So each step is peppered with undecipherable sounds with some actual real words sprinkled in. Here are some shots of him in the Forest Hills Cemetery. The ones with the metal pole make me think of him working construction on the highway.

Father & Son

Two peas in a pod.

Wow - there was GROUND under all that snow!

Maceo recently discovered that we have a backyard that you can actually walk in! When the winter began he hadn't learned how to walk yet, so the thaw has offered a brand new and exhilarating experience. In one shot you can see him noticing his reflection in a puddle.

Art Appreciation Lesson

Ok, this REALLY is the last post about art...I just can't resist because the photos are so great. In case anyone is getting nervous, I don't really think Maceo is an artistic prodigy.


"So I was attempting a balance of color and texture and energy in this piece. For me, it evokes the beginning of Spring - rebirth, new beginnings, a bunch of snacks strewn across the floor."


"I mean, even the back of this piece gets me fired up."


"It is subtle at first, growing in complexity, and then 'BANG' - it is so full of energy! Do you see it?"


"Now can you appreciate my approach to color and texture in this section? Right here, in the application of the terracotta glaze?"


"This really is one of the most moving pieces in my Spring series. I'm looking forward to sustaining this energy in future work."

Grandmama Martha Visit

My mom came to visit for a week the last week in February - we had a FABULOUS time and managed to pack in a lot of fun. Art class; music class; a trip to the new American wing of the Museum of Fine Arts; books, books and more books; learning how to use a spoon - sort of (thanks to Grandmama's patience and persistence); delicious food for adults including a decadent oyster brunch to celebrate my mom's 65th birthday; and a visit to Forest Hills Cemetery to celebrate the beginnings of winter's thaw.

Below are some photos documenting one afternoon of storytime. It is anyone's guess who was having more fun.

Making of an Artist: The Last Installment II

American Idol Tryouts: Take 1


Testing his Stage Presence


Warming up hIs Vocal Chords

Making of an Artist: The Last Installment

This is a series of photos from Maceo's final art class.


From the looks of it, art can be dangerous business.

Visiting with Great Grandma Peggy

Some nice shots with Maceo's Great Grandmother Peggy.

Hanging with Auntie Hana and Uncle Niko

We made a stealth trip to NYC an NJ late last month to visit with family and enjoy a few days off during the school vacation week. Unfortunately, all of us ended up with a nasty cold which somewhat limited our sense of adventure. Nonetheless, we made the best of it and in the end felt it was a trip well worth taking (midnight vomit sessions aside). Below are some photos with beloved Hana and Niko.