hmmm

not that I have a say. I think I like the first one better. I heard from Deb that at the big library conference in New Orleans the book jacket was blown up HUGE on a banner. pretty cool.

Go Brett!!!!

some of our most favorite Portland people:


http://thephoenix.com/article_ektid16270.aspx

mark your calendars

the air date for the Mayflower movie is Sunday, November 19 at 8:00pm. There will be screenings in Boston, Plimouth and NewYork. I know it's really early but I did want to share with you the promo ad. I am really excited!

never mind

we altered our plans...where going anyway. whew.....

Rain Sucks

so... our weekend plans have been ruined by a forecast of rain. Would be hell for the boys to be stuck in Karin's apartment. grrrr.....

the other day there was an amazing thunderstorm here. (Not just because they cancelled the dreaded closing ceremonies!) The clouds were literally rolling in. absolutely gorgeous. that evening the lightning was so fierce it lit up the sky.
this photo was taken @ 10pm.

Poor Max

His teeth are SO sore. I think the pink and orange color combo are nice though

and a good time was had by all....

Karin graduated












G celebrated

Happy Birthday Baby!!!

Talking head

Had to take a "head shot" of Aaron. He was exhausted after a long day @ the beach and a ball game.

A good friend of ours called to say that they were looking for a boy to play Max in a movie being made based on "Where the wild Things Are". She thought of Aaron. At first he was not interested but then decided that he wanted to try it out. It so happened that auditions were the same day we would be in Boston. This is why Aaron and I found ourselves sitting with a group of child actors and their incredibly annoying parents. Aaron had a great time. Really enjoyed himself. So all in all it was a good experience.

I found it interested that while he and I played the shape game there were some very odd things happening around us. One father brought his head shot and was harrassing his son about getting into character. Mothers were listening at the doors. Kids were stressed out and one boy was having a full on conversation with an imaginary person... poor kid ended up have a fight with his I.F. The two parents next to me were talking about how their sons were on play dough boxes. They kept on using the term "us" rather than he. Not that I have never done that... we do a lot together and out lives are very intertwined but this was something much deeper.

this experience really made me realize how wonderful my boys really are.

oh... headshots. The parents were also talking about these. I saw some and they were HORRIBLE. tacky "kid" poses and much too contrasty. damn....

We then went to a great party for Harvards masters students. Was a blast...I think the boys enjoyed the music (a live big band) much more than they though they would!

The other day I decided that I would put on my investigative reporter hat and find out what really happens in our home when all humans are away.

Here's my story: First I quietly sat in a corner for a while, wanted the current inhabitants to forget that I was there and act normal. At least stop requesting that I feed or pet them.


After a while they seemed to settle into their positions. Henry dutifully watching one entrance. Mica, the other.

After a while boredom set in. Mica seemingly decided that she needed to spice things up with Henry.

taking the bait Henry and Mica tousled for a while.

Then checked in to make that all was "cool"

Guess it was... decided to make my exit here.

Pretty

My favorite spring flower

light-weight

Went for a follow up visit with my doc today. Heard I am pretty funny on drugs.... so happy that I can make the doctors laugh. It was suggested that I stay away from any drug over 5mg... for any reason.

Besides the realization that I do not have a future as a hard core druggie everything went fine and I am well on my way to walking again.

This is how Aidan and G looked to me after surgery.