Hadley at Camp

Hadley has been going to camp in Shelter Island a few days a week. This place is great! She sings songs, plays on the slip-n-slide, goes on hikes and plays games with a bunch of other kids her age. all this in a beautiful seetting by a lake with some great young ladies that act as camp counselors. A photographer came by camp and took some amazing photos of our little one. Some of the best photos I've seen. Just great!

Shelter Island, 2010

We had a fun filled trip to Shelter Island this summer. All the standard activities including beach time, barbecueing, croquet, bike rides, night swims, delicious meals, kayak trips etc. Some highlights included getting a seat on the back of the bike for Hadley so she can go for rides (which promptly leads to naptime), lobster cookout with Jenny and Jane, and the brilliant bacon-infused vodka Bloody Mary at the North Fork Inn and Table restaurant. Always fun to get back east in the summer time

Hadley and Aiden

Hadley and her good friend Aiden got a chance to spend some time together in NJ awaiting Matt and Nicole's engagement party. Here are some photos of them have a blast with some toys at Nana & Pa's house

Spring photos

Shown below are some nice photos from the Spring. We've gotten some good weather lately and have been fortunate enough to spend a good bit of time outside. Hiking and paying with Buddy at the park have become the norm. Lauren is off on a trip to Peru with Diane, so I have some time to focus on updating the blog with the recent pics. Thanks to Jim (Pa) and Mom (Grammy Sue) for helping out while Lauren is gone.

Haddy walking around the house in daddy's sandels.

These are two of my most favorite photos of Hadley. She learned how to say 'mountains' on this day. Such a happy little girl.

'E' providing a flower toHadley after a day of hiking in Chautauqua. 'E' is Erik Anderson, Hadley GodFather. We are hanging out in the field by the dining hall after a relaxing day in the mountains.

Haddy and Grammy Sue playing together in the kitchen. Keep in mind Grammy Sue has a broken leg at this point. She's amazing! Hadley's pretty special too.

This is where we had lunch during an excellent day of hiking on the Gregory Canyon/Saddle Rock trail loop. What a great day. The view from our position here is amazing. When this picture was taken, Lauren is saying 'Don't take my picture'. Right.

Playing in the backyard (notice the new fence!) with BuddyTheDog

Playing in the field down the street with Buddy. Haddy realized this day that she likes to run down hills REALLY FAST.

Birthday party at Max's place across the street.

Easter at Grammy Sue's

Lauren, Hadley and I took a trip down to Grammy Sue's for Easter Dinner. Attached are some great photos. Thanks Mom!

Miscellaneous

I've got a bunch of miscellaneous photos from the past few months. Some from days to the park, a trip up to the mountains, spending time with family, playing at home, etc. etc. Enjoy!

Hadley's first climbing experience

Being the patient man I am, I waited two long years before introducing Hadley to the climbing gym. Lauren took a much deserved girls weekend skiing up in Breckenridge and Hadley and I had a good bit of time to hang out, just the two of us. Our activities included going to the park, wrestling with Buddy in the backyard, and Haddy's first trip to the climbing gym. She didn't climb to much, but she sure liked jumping on the big soft mats scattered all over the place. We'll get her up on a rope in no time.