Daddy Scissorhands

Some before and after shots from Sam's pre-birthday haircut.

 

 

Readjusting to the Urban Jungle

Sam slipped back into the bright lights of the big city with no problem.  Recent adventures include a visit to Brooklyn with visiting childhood friend of Sheyna's, Ellen, more Italian alfresco dining in the Upper West Side, a family concert in the Children's Glade of Central Park,,a bike ride (in trailer) along the Hudson to check out a recently remodeled and well thought of playground at Pier 51--it was decent, and returning to swim class in the Central Park Lasker Pool.

 

 

 

 

 

Don't tell the FAA

Sam got a treat on the last leg of our journey back to New York. The flight attendants and pilots were really very kind when he requested to peak his head in the flight deck to say hello.  Flying across the country isn't fun with a toddler and there were some moments when Matt dreaded his next flight/regretted his plan to fly to CA, then to AK, then back to CA before returning to NY, but all in all, Sam did great.

Private Party At Inflatable Play Area

On the way back to NY from AK, we made a brief stop in CA to overnight and play with cousin Zalya and Aunt Teagan in a deserted inflatable play area.  Both kids loved it.  BONUS: They got in free because they were under the age of 2.

 

 

Alaska Adventures

The trip to Alaska went well and was a welcome chance to reconnect with friends, family, and the beauty of the Last Frontier (as seen from Anchorage).

Hunting for insects with Alaskan mentors (both 4 years older and wiser)

 

Jump for Joy--it's endless summer in Alaska (explaining the long days was tough at bedtime this year).

Pumped some iron.

 Westchester Lagoon (and Alaska Railroad sighting)

 

Reading of one of his favorite books after cheering for his favorite Alaskan soccer player.

Shredding!

 Tossing around the disk

 "Hiking" the Flattop Mountain Trail with cousin Selena

 Sampling the goods on Blueberry Knoll after the hike.

Cousins

What are the odds that everyone ina group shot of 13 looks at the camera with eyes open and smiles at the same time.  Close to zero, see evidence below.

 Rollin' with Cousins

 
With Grandma Terry and Gizmo

 Lunch at Fat Ptarmigan

Nature Lover

 Sandwich Lover

Wind Lover

Mud Flat Lover

 Ice Cream Lover

Buddy Lover

Dental Hygiene Lover